Nursery Manager (Experienced Only)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £45,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 12 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Happycrew Childcare Ltd |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Happycrew Childcare Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Nursery Manager (Experienced Only)
Full-Time | Salary from £45,000+ (dependent on experience & qualifications)
We are a welcoming, inclusive nursery designed to feel like a home away from home. Our setting offers a nurturing, calm environment where children and families feel truly supported. We offer an exciting and engaging play environment with natural resources. Our facilities include a forest school, allotment, and fields, as we place high importance on nature and being outdoors.
We are seeking an experienced and confident Nursery Manager to lead our team and oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery. This role is suited to an established manager with proven leadership experience of a setting that drives consistently high standards of care and education.
The Role
As Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, organisation, and performance of the nursery. You will create a warm, safe, and stimulating environment where children thrive, staff feel supported, and families feel valued.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the nursery, ensuring full compliance with EYFS, Ofsted, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements.
Lead, inspire, and manage the staff team, providing clear direction, mentoring, and ongoing professional development.
Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), taking full responsibility for safeguarding practice, training, and referrals.
Ensure high-quality planning and delivery of the EYFS and the Happycrew curriculum.
Build strong, trusting relationships with families, external agencies, and professionals to support children’s emotional, social, and developmental needs.
Maintain, review, and implement policies and procedures in line with statutory requirements and best practice.
Monitor and evaluate performance across the nursery, driving continuous improvement and high standards.
Manage staffing, rotas, budgets, and resources to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the setting.
Lead and prepare for Ofsted inspections, ensuring inspection readiness at all times.
Foster an inclusive, respectful, and positive culture for children, families, and staff.
Key Holder Responsibilities
Act as a key holder for the setting, including opening and closing the nursery.
Ensure daily health, safety, and safeguarding checks are completed and recorded.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years (Level 5 or above preferred).
Proven experience as a Nursery Manager within an early years setting.
Strong, in-depth knowledge of the EYFS framework and early childhood development.
Excellent understanding of safeguarding, child protection, health & safety, and compliance.
Confident leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
Experience supporting children with SEND is highly desirable.
Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding training (or willingness to undertake).
Why Join Us?
A senior leadership role within a values-led, nurturing nursery.
Autonomy to lead a setting with the support of a collaborative team.
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
Competitive salary from £45,000+, dependent on experience and qualifications.
A supportive environment where leadership, wellbeing, and quality truly matter.
Opportunity to support scale and growth within the business.
To apply for this position, please email a copy of your resume and a cover email to info@happycrewchildcare.co.uk please outline your current notice period if applicable.
Full-Time | Salary from £45,000+ (dependent on experience & qualifications)
We are a welcoming, inclusive nursery designed to feel like a home away from home. Our setting offers a nurturing, calm environment where children and families feel truly supported. We offer an exciting and engaging play environment with natural resources. Our facilities include a forest school, allotment, and fields, as we place high importance on nature and being outdoors.
We are seeking an experienced and confident Nursery Manager to lead our team and oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery. This role is suited to an established manager with proven leadership experience of a setting that drives consistently high standards of care and education.
The Role
As Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, organisation, and performance of the nursery. You will create a warm, safe, and stimulating environment where children thrive, staff feel supported, and families feel valued.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the nursery, ensuring full compliance with EYFS, Ofsted, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements.
Lead, inspire, and manage the staff team, providing clear direction, mentoring, and ongoing professional development.
Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), taking full responsibility for safeguarding practice, training, and referrals.
Ensure high-quality planning and delivery of the EYFS and the Happycrew curriculum.
Build strong, trusting relationships with families, external agencies, and professionals to support children’s emotional, social, and developmental needs.
Maintain, review, and implement policies and procedures in line with statutory requirements and best practice.
Monitor and evaluate performance across the nursery, driving continuous improvement and high standards.
Manage staffing, rotas, budgets, and resources to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the setting.
Lead and prepare for Ofsted inspections, ensuring inspection readiness at all times.
Foster an inclusive, respectful, and positive culture for children, families, and staff.
Key Holder Responsibilities
Act as a key holder for the setting, including opening and closing the nursery.
Ensure daily health, safety, and safeguarding checks are completed and recorded.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years (Level 5 or above preferred).
Proven experience as a Nursery Manager within an early years setting.
Strong, in-depth knowledge of the EYFS framework and early childhood development.
Excellent understanding of safeguarding, child protection, health & safety, and compliance.
Confident leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
Experience supporting children with SEND is highly desirable.
Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding training (or willingness to undertake).
Why Join Us?
A senior leadership role within a values-led, nurturing nursery.
Autonomy to lead a setting with the support of a collaborative team.
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
Competitive salary from £45,000+, dependent on experience and qualifications.
A supportive environment where leadership, wellbeing, and quality truly matter.
Opportunity to support scale and growth within the business.
To apply for this position, please email a copy of your resume and a cover email to info@happycrewchildcare.co.uk please outline your current notice period if applicable.
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