Nursery Manager
| Posting date: | 17 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Salary negotiable, depending on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 July 2025 |
| Location: | Lyneham, Chippenham |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sunny Days Children's Nursery |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
About Us
We are a small group of warm, values-led nurseries based in Wiltshire.
Our values, "Safety, Acceptance, Fostering Growth, and Engagement", shape everything we do.
We are looking for a Nursery Manager to lead our Lyneham setting, nurturing both children and teams while building strong partnerships with families. Our Lyneham nursery is located in North Wiltshire just a short drive from Junction 16 of the M4 motorway.
This role is ideal for an experienced early years leader or a motivated, values-aligned practitioner who is ready to grow into leadership with the right support.
Job Role
• Lead the day-to-day running of the nursery with support from your Area
Manager
• Divide your time across staffing (30%), coaching in rooms (40%), and
leadership/admin (30%)
• Champion safety, safeguarding, and compliance with EYFS and Ofsted
standards
• Inspire and develop your team through mentoring, supervisions, and team
meetings
• Build meaningful relationships with parents, families, and the local community
• Help grow the nursery’s occupancy and deliver engaging tours to prospective
families.
We are Looking For
• Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)
• Nursery management or senior practitioner experience
• Strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding responsibilities
• A professional, kind, and inclusive leadership style
• Passionate about high-quality early education
What We Offer
• £29,120 to £33,000 based on experience
• Generous holiday allowance
• High-quality training and development, including external partnerships
• Career progression opportunities
• Wellbeing support and 24/7 counselling helpline
• A workplace that lives its values and supports your growth
For more information and a job description, please visit our website https://www.sunnydays-nursery.co.uk/useful-info/careers and click the "apply now" button. Alternatively, email hr@sunnydays-nursery.co.uk for an application form.
To be eligible, you must:
* Have the right to work in the UK
* Hold an enhanced DBS certificate, be registered with the online update service, or
be willing to process a new application.
* Provide two professional references
Sunny Days Children’s Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring checks will be required prior to commencing employment. Candidates will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
We are a small group of warm, values-led nurseries based in Wiltshire.
Our values, "Safety, Acceptance, Fostering Growth, and Engagement", shape everything we do.
We are looking for a Nursery Manager to lead our Lyneham setting, nurturing both children and teams while building strong partnerships with families. Our Lyneham nursery is located in North Wiltshire just a short drive from Junction 16 of the M4 motorway.
This role is ideal for an experienced early years leader or a motivated, values-aligned practitioner who is ready to grow into leadership with the right support.
Job Role
• Lead the day-to-day running of the nursery with support from your Area
Manager
• Divide your time across staffing (30%), coaching in rooms (40%), and
leadership/admin (30%)
• Champion safety, safeguarding, and compliance with EYFS and Ofsted
standards
• Inspire and develop your team through mentoring, supervisions, and team
meetings
• Build meaningful relationships with parents, families, and the local community
• Help grow the nursery’s occupancy and deliver engaging tours to prospective
families.
We are Looking For
• Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)
• Nursery management or senior practitioner experience
• Strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding responsibilities
• A professional, kind, and inclusive leadership style
• Passionate about high-quality early education
What We Offer
• £29,120 to £33,000 based on experience
• Generous holiday allowance
• High-quality training and development, including external partnerships
• Career progression opportunities
• Wellbeing support and 24/7 counselling helpline
• A workplace that lives its values and supports your growth
For more information and a job description, please visit our website https://www.sunnydays-nursery.co.uk/useful-info/careers and click the "apply now" button. Alternatively, email hr@sunnydays-nursery.co.uk for an application form.
To be eligible, you must:
* Have the right to work in the UK
* Hold an enhanced DBS certificate, be registered with the online update service, or
be willing to process a new application.
* Provide two professional references
Sunny Days Children’s Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring checks will be required prior to commencing employment. Candidates will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.