Senior Nursery Manager
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £46,737.60 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | Exeter, EX5 7LE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Your Co-op |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Cranbrook |
Summary
About the role:
We’re looking for a Senior Nursery Manager with extra sparkle to work and report directly to the Regional Operations Manager and work in unity with the Quality Excellence team to achieve all-round outstanding results. As an influential leader, you will be responsible for leading and developing your team, providing direction, guidance, leadership, and expertise, demonstrating a passion and enthusiasm for success in-order to realise our vision of being the leading early years provider.
Disclaimer - No two children are the same. Neither will your days be.
Who are we looking for?
Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early years, preferably Level 4 or above.
Minimum of 5 years Early Years’ experience
You’ll be an experienced leader and will have successfully led a team with a minimum of 2 years Early Years management experience
You’ll have an excellent understanding of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and other childcare regulations
You will require a clear enhanced DBS
What can we offer you?
• Employee Discounts – Save up to 60% off Childcare, 20% off your Food Shop and 15% off your next Holiday
• 30 Days Annual Leave - Rising with service up to a maximum of 37 days
• Health and Wellbeing Programmes – Benefit from our Stream App and our partnership with Grocery Aid for financial and mental health support
• Full Training and Accredited Development Plans
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Family leave and more!
Apply today! If you would like more information, please email our team at careers@midcounties.coop
We’re looking for a Senior Nursery Manager with extra sparkle to work and report directly to the Regional Operations Manager and work in unity with the Quality Excellence team to achieve all-round outstanding results. As an influential leader, you will be responsible for leading and developing your team, providing direction, guidance, leadership, and expertise, demonstrating a passion and enthusiasm for success in-order to realise our vision of being the leading early years provider.
Disclaimer - No two children are the same. Neither will your days be.
Who are we looking for?
Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early years, preferably Level 4 or above.
Minimum of 5 years Early Years’ experience
You’ll be an experienced leader and will have successfully led a team with a minimum of 2 years Early Years management experience
You’ll have an excellent understanding of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and other childcare regulations
You will require a clear enhanced DBS
What can we offer you?
• Employee Discounts – Save up to 60% off Childcare, 20% off your Food Shop and 15% off your next Holiday
• 30 Days Annual Leave - Rising with service up to a maximum of 37 days
• Health and Wellbeing Programmes – Benefit from our Stream App and our partnership with Grocery Aid for financial and mental health support
• Full Training and Accredited Development Plans
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Family leave and more!
Apply today! If you would like more information, please email our team at careers@midcounties.coop