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Nursery Manager

Job details
Posting date: 12 March 2026
Salary: £40,000 to £43,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 11 April 2026
Location: Corsham, Wiltshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Action Staffing LTD
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

Action Staffing Ltd is searching for a dynamic, ambitious, and strategic Nursery Manager to lead an established and successful nursery in the beautiful market town of Devizes.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Early Years leader who thrives on outdoor learning and is excited about growing a dedicated forest area into a cornerstone of the nursery’s identity. You will manage a large, high-quality setting (90–100+ capacity) with the full support of a leading education group.

Job Overview
Role: Nursery Manager

Location: Devizes, Wiltshire

Salary: £40,000 – £43,000 per annum (based on experience)

Joining Bonus: £1,000 bonus (upon passing 6-month probation)

Hours: 40 hours per week, 51 weeks a year

Contract: Permanent

Key Responsibilities
Leadership: Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring "Good" Ofsted standards and full EYFS compliance.

Outdoor Vision: Lead and develop the outdoor forest and allotment spaces to enhance the nursery's unique learning environment.

Financial Management: Manage budgets, control costs, and drive occupancy through proactive marketing and enrolment strategies.

Team Development: Inspire, recruit, and mentor a large team of professionals, ensuring high morale and continuous professional development.

Safeguarding: Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), ensuring a culture of proactive vigilance and safety for all children.

Requirements & Qualifications
Qualification: Level 3, 4, or 5 in Early Years/Childcare (e.g., CACHE, NVQ).

Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in nursery management, ideally within a large setting (90+ children).

Skills: Strong financial awareness, target-driven, and IT literate (experience with systems like EYWorks is a plus).

Personal Qualities: A "can-do" attitude, resilient, and passionate about creating a homely, high-achieving environment.

Why Join This Team?
Supportive Culture: A family-like team environment with group-wide collaboration.

Professional Growth: 3 days of paid CPD/training per year and access to fully funded apprenticeships.

Generous Benefits:

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + extra Christmas closure leave.

50% childcare fee discount.

EV scheme (Octopus) and Cycle to Work scheme.

5% employer pension and counseling scheme access.

How to Apply
Interviews are being held as applications are received. To secure your interest in this leadership role in Devizes, contact Action Staffing Ltd today:

WhatsApp: +44 7428 606908

Email: mark@actionstaffing.co.uk

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