Nursery Manager
| Posting date: | 03 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,000 to £45,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 August 2025 |
| Location: | BN12 4PN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Kamelia Kids Day Nursery |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Nursery Manager
Kamelia Kids are looking for a full time Nursery Manager to join the team, working 38 / 40 hours, across 4 or 5 days per week, from 07.30 to 18.00.
Are you a current Nursery Manager looking for a new challenge, maybe your a manager in a smaller setting and would like to work with a bigger team. If you are this is the perfect supportive role for you.
Kamelia Kids is a not-for-profit charity with an inclusive environment for all children. We are passionate about offering a nurturing, caring and stimulating learning experience, with a particular focus on outdoor learning (with 7 gardens and a Beach Hut!). We are just as passionate about training our staff and helping you to progress your career.
The Role
The role of the Nursery Manager is to model professional practice, providing leadership and management of the day to day running of the nursery. The Nursery Manager is responsible for effectively leading, managing and inspiring the nursery team to deliver an outstanding service of care and education to our families. The expectation is that this is delivered consistently and daily to ensure that the Early Years Foundation Stage and children's learning outcomes and development are embedded within the nursery.
The role will be part of the senior management team, to lead the nursery team to ensure that the vision, mission, and values of Kamelia Kids are always fulfilled. Inspiring the team to strive for excellence and be OFSTED outstanding. Be one of the Designated Safeguarding Leads, ensuring that any concerns are acted upon immediately and appropriately at all times. Provide high quality standards of care and educational experiences, in a safe and stimulating environment both indoors and outdoors. Guide the teaching and learning, through the nursery curriculum and approach to learning, considering the requirements of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Education Inspection Framework. Actively promote a positive approach to support SEND children, ensuring the SEND Code of Practice is adhered to. Communicate regularly with the Board of Trustees, and daily with the Nursery Operations Director and senior management team.
Applicants will be invited in for an informal discussion and show around prior to the formal interview.
Kamelia Kids is fully committed to safeguarding the children in our care, satisfactory references and a DBS check will be required, prior to commencing employment with us.
Person Specification
Essential criteria
Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years, with 2 years or more experience.
An enhanced DBS and three satisfactory references.
Positive working relationship, with an open attitude, and the ability to manage and lead change effectively.
Sound understanding of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Education Inspection Framework.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Sound knowledge of child development.
Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.
Commitment to inclusion through Ordinarily Available Inclusive Practice (OAIP).
Excellent communication skills, written and oral, are essential to effectively liaise and work with nursery team, parents/carers & professionals.
Ability to use Microsoft Office packages effectively and to produce reports and correspondence in a professional and accurate format.
Commitment to diversity and equal opportunities in the workplace.
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
Hold a level 2 math qualification or gain this within 2 years.
Desirable criteria
Level 5 and or Degree Early Years Qualification or willing to undertake.
Paediatric First Aid trained in the last 3 years.
Designated Safeguarding Lead and Safeguarding training in the last 2 years.
Experience in supporting educators with SEND Strategies.
Display resourcefulness and have a commercial mindset.
What We Offer
Salary from £40,000 - £45,000
· Level 5 Apprenticeships
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Appreciation rewards
· Discounted Childcare
· Your birthday off
. 6.6 Weeks Holiday
· Paid sick leave
· Free uniform
· Free meals and fruit in the staff room
· A fully paid Christmas meal and party
· A summer beach BBQ
· On-site parking and good public transport links
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Bereavement leave
Childcare
Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Sick pay
Transport links
Experience:
Early childhood education: 2 years (required)
*All applicants must have the right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role*
Kamelia Kids are looking for a full time Nursery Manager to join the team, working 38 / 40 hours, across 4 or 5 days per week, from 07.30 to 18.00.
Are you a current Nursery Manager looking for a new challenge, maybe your a manager in a smaller setting and would like to work with a bigger team. If you are this is the perfect supportive role for you.
Kamelia Kids is a not-for-profit charity with an inclusive environment for all children. We are passionate about offering a nurturing, caring and stimulating learning experience, with a particular focus on outdoor learning (with 7 gardens and a Beach Hut!). We are just as passionate about training our staff and helping you to progress your career.
The Role
The role of the Nursery Manager is to model professional practice, providing leadership and management of the day to day running of the nursery. The Nursery Manager is responsible for effectively leading, managing and inspiring the nursery team to deliver an outstanding service of care and education to our families. The expectation is that this is delivered consistently and daily to ensure that the Early Years Foundation Stage and children's learning outcomes and development are embedded within the nursery.
The role will be part of the senior management team, to lead the nursery team to ensure that the vision, mission, and values of Kamelia Kids are always fulfilled. Inspiring the team to strive for excellence and be OFSTED outstanding. Be one of the Designated Safeguarding Leads, ensuring that any concerns are acted upon immediately and appropriately at all times. Provide high quality standards of care and educational experiences, in a safe and stimulating environment both indoors and outdoors. Guide the teaching and learning, through the nursery curriculum and approach to learning, considering the requirements of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Education Inspection Framework. Actively promote a positive approach to support SEND children, ensuring the SEND Code of Practice is adhered to. Communicate regularly with the Board of Trustees, and daily with the Nursery Operations Director and senior management team.
Applicants will be invited in for an informal discussion and show around prior to the formal interview.
Kamelia Kids is fully committed to safeguarding the children in our care, satisfactory references and a DBS check will be required, prior to commencing employment with us.
Person Specification
Essential criteria
Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years, with 2 years or more experience.
An enhanced DBS and three satisfactory references.
Positive working relationship, with an open attitude, and the ability to manage and lead change effectively.
Sound understanding of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Education Inspection Framework.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Sound knowledge of child development.
Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.
Commitment to inclusion through Ordinarily Available Inclusive Practice (OAIP).
Excellent communication skills, written and oral, are essential to effectively liaise and work with nursery team, parents/carers & professionals.
Ability to use Microsoft Office packages effectively and to produce reports and correspondence in a professional and accurate format.
Commitment to diversity and equal opportunities in the workplace.
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
Hold a level 2 math qualification or gain this within 2 years.
Desirable criteria
Level 5 and or Degree Early Years Qualification or willing to undertake.
Paediatric First Aid trained in the last 3 years.
Designated Safeguarding Lead and Safeguarding training in the last 2 years.
Experience in supporting educators with SEND Strategies.
Display resourcefulness and have a commercial mindset.
What We Offer
Salary from £40,000 - £45,000
· Level 5 Apprenticeships
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Appreciation rewards
· Discounted Childcare
· Your birthday off
. 6.6 Weeks Holiday
· Paid sick leave
· Free uniform
· Free meals and fruit in the staff room
· A fully paid Christmas meal and party
· A summer beach BBQ
· On-site parking and good public transport links
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Bereavement leave
Childcare
Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Sick pay
Transport links
Experience:
Early childhood education: 2 years (required)
*All applicants must have the right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role*
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