Nursery Manager for Culford Nursery
| Posting date: | 29 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £35,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Salary negotiable for the right candidate |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 August 2025 |
| Location: | Culford, Bury St. Edmunds |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Culford School |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are looking for a self-motivated, proactive and inspiring Nursery Manager to work as part of a team in our Nursery, catering for children from 12 months to 3 years of age. This is an exciting position to work in an ever-evolving setting. Applicants must hold an up-to-date and recognised childcare qualification, level 3 or above with leadership experience. Early applications are encouraged as candidates will be reviewed regularly and the advert may close at any point.
* Full-time role, based on 52 weeks per year and typically involving 40 hours per week. Working hours will usually fall between 07:30 and 18:00, although hours and weeks worked can be negotiable for the right candidate
* Salary: From £35,000 per annum depending on experience
* Start date: Negotiable
* Deadline for applications: 9am on Friday 8 August however we reserve the right to close the role early
Culford is a boarding and day school for over 900 children aged 1 to 18, set in 480 acres of beautiful Suffolk parkland, with an 18th century grade II mansion at its centre and three separate schools: the Pre-Prep & Nursery (ages 1 to 7); the Prep (ages 7 to 13); and the Senior School (ages 13 to 18).
We believe in educating the whole person to deliver a well-rounded, fulfilled individual with excellent academic results. Everything we do is informed by our firm belief that learning should be challenging, enriching and fun. Culford is a Christian school with a Methodist tradition. We see education as a transformational process that guides pupils towards academic success, clear moral values, and the development of leadership and a readiness for the world of adulthood.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The list below is not exhaustive and assumes that from time to time other tasks not listed, may be required to ensure the efficient operation of the school.
* Leading and inspiring a team of Early Years Practitioners, promoting high standards of quality and care within the nursery.
* Implementing and developing an age-appropriate curriculum to ensure that every child develops within a stimulating environment
* Possessing a thorough knowledge of OFSTED and the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and effectively implementing these requirements
* Implement all safeguarding and health and safety policies and procedures
* Maintaining and enhancing excellent parent partnerships of existing and prospective parents
* Confident leadership skills with the ability to communicate and motivate staff to meet and exceed levels of excellence
* Taking an active role within the Pre-Prep and Nursery Senior Management Team
Skills and personal qualities
* Fully supportive of the aims and ethos of an independent school.
* A good standard of written, spoken and listening skills.
* A high level of flexibility, a ‘can do’ attitude, and an openness to new ideas and practices.
* Dynamic and approachable, able to put people at ease, reassure, guide, and explain.
* Ability to confidently and effectively work alongside children, staff and parents.
* Understanding the age-appropriate needs and concerns of young children and having natural empathy with them.
* Innovative, hard-working, driven and determined.
* Resilient with a good sense of humour.
* The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Benefits
* Enhanced holiday leave – 28 days per annum, plus 7 days bank holidays. May day is a working day
* Free lunch
* Onsite parking
* Continuing Professional Development and networking opportunities
* Enhanced pension contributions
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to Health Cash Plan after 6 months’ service
* Group Life Insurance after 6 months service
* Membership of the Culford Sports and Tennis Centre
Completed Culford application form and letter addressed to Victoria Steers, Head of Pre-Prep and Nursery. The Culford Application form can be found on the Work for Us page on www.culford.co.uk
* Full-time role, based on 52 weeks per year and typically involving 40 hours per week. Working hours will usually fall between 07:30 and 18:00, although hours and weeks worked can be negotiable for the right candidate
* Salary: From £35,000 per annum depending on experience
* Start date: Negotiable
* Deadline for applications: 9am on Friday 8 August however we reserve the right to close the role early
Culford is a boarding and day school for over 900 children aged 1 to 18, set in 480 acres of beautiful Suffolk parkland, with an 18th century grade II mansion at its centre and three separate schools: the Pre-Prep & Nursery (ages 1 to 7); the Prep (ages 7 to 13); and the Senior School (ages 13 to 18).
We believe in educating the whole person to deliver a well-rounded, fulfilled individual with excellent academic results. Everything we do is informed by our firm belief that learning should be challenging, enriching and fun. Culford is a Christian school with a Methodist tradition. We see education as a transformational process that guides pupils towards academic success, clear moral values, and the development of leadership and a readiness for the world of adulthood.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The list below is not exhaustive and assumes that from time to time other tasks not listed, may be required to ensure the efficient operation of the school.
* Leading and inspiring a team of Early Years Practitioners, promoting high standards of quality and care within the nursery.
* Implementing and developing an age-appropriate curriculum to ensure that every child develops within a stimulating environment
* Possessing a thorough knowledge of OFSTED and the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and effectively implementing these requirements
* Implement all safeguarding and health and safety policies and procedures
* Maintaining and enhancing excellent parent partnerships of existing and prospective parents
* Confident leadership skills with the ability to communicate and motivate staff to meet and exceed levels of excellence
* Taking an active role within the Pre-Prep and Nursery Senior Management Team
Skills and personal qualities
* Fully supportive of the aims and ethos of an independent school.
* A good standard of written, spoken and listening skills.
* A high level of flexibility, a ‘can do’ attitude, and an openness to new ideas and practices.
* Dynamic and approachable, able to put people at ease, reassure, guide, and explain.
* Ability to confidently and effectively work alongside children, staff and parents.
* Understanding the age-appropriate needs and concerns of young children and having natural empathy with them.
* Innovative, hard-working, driven and determined.
* Resilient with a good sense of humour.
* The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Benefits
* Enhanced holiday leave – 28 days per annum, plus 7 days bank holidays. May day is a working day
* Free lunch
* Onsite parking
* Continuing Professional Development and networking opportunities
* Enhanced pension contributions
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to Health Cash Plan after 6 months’ service
* Group Life Insurance after 6 months service
* Membership of the Culford Sports and Tennis Centre
Completed Culford application form and letter addressed to Victoria Steers, Head of Pre-Prep and Nursery. The Culford Application form can be found on the Work for Us page on www.culford.co.uk