Nursery Manager
| Posting date: | 18 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £40,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 September 2025 |
| Location: | Thurmaston, Leicester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Happy Nurses |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are seeking a nursery manager to work full time for 52 weeks per year all year round.
please only apply if you have experience working as a nursery manager or deputy nursery manager before.
The Role:
As Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for the full leadership, development, and day-to-day management of the nursery, from pre-opening stages through to ongoing operations. Your focus will be on delivering exceptional care and education, building a strong and happy team, and ensuring the nursery thrives both in quality and performance.
The Role:
As Nursery Manager, you’ll take the lead in creating a warm, nurturing, and high-performing environment for children, families, and your team.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the full nursery setup process, including registration, recruitment, and resourcing
Ensure the nursery meets and exceeds all EYFS, Ofsted and safeguarding requirements
Recruit, manage, and motivate a high-performing team
Drive occupancy and maintain excellent relationships with families
Ensure outstanding standards of care, teaching, and learning across the setting
Manage budgets, staffing, compliance, and all operational aspects
Essential Requirements:
Proven experience as a Nursery Manager/deputy in an Ofsted-registered setting
Minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare
Strong knowledge of the EYFS, Ofsted frameworks, and safeguarding
A confident leader with the ability to build and lead an exceptional team
Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Passion for early years education and a child-centred approach to leadership
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
On-site parking
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £40,000.00 per year
please apply using your CV and we will aim to respond within 3 working days
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £40,000.00 per year
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (preferred)
please only apply if you have experience working as a nursery manager or deputy nursery manager before.
The Role:
As Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for the full leadership, development, and day-to-day management of the nursery, from pre-opening stages through to ongoing operations. Your focus will be on delivering exceptional care and education, building a strong and happy team, and ensuring the nursery thrives both in quality and performance.
The Role:
As Nursery Manager, you’ll take the lead in creating a warm, nurturing, and high-performing environment for children, families, and your team.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the full nursery setup process, including registration, recruitment, and resourcing
Ensure the nursery meets and exceeds all EYFS, Ofsted and safeguarding requirements
Recruit, manage, and motivate a high-performing team
Drive occupancy and maintain excellent relationships with families
Ensure outstanding standards of care, teaching, and learning across the setting
Manage budgets, staffing, compliance, and all operational aspects
Essential Requirements:
Proven experience as a Nursery Manager/deputy in an Ofsted-registered setting
Minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare
Strong knowledge of the EYFS, Ofsted frameworks, and safeguarding
A confident leader with the ability to build and lead an exceptional team
Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Passion for early years education and a child-centred approach to leadership
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
On-site parking
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £40,000.00 per year
please apply using your CV and we will aim to respond within 3 working days
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £40,000.00 per year
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (preferred)