Nursery Manager
| Posting date: | 27 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.24 to £15.35 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 May 2026 |
| Location: | S25 4DL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Lime Tree Nursery |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MN26 |
Summary
Lime Tree Nursery is a family-run business with eight nurseries across South Yorkshire and North Notts. We are dedicated to providing a nurturing, home-from-home environment for children from birth to five years, fostering curiosity and child-led learning through The Curiosity Approach. Our fully qualified practitioners are committed to inspiring creativity, independence, and a love for learning.
Due to expansion and opening new nurseries, we are looking for an experienced and passionate Nursery Manager to lead our North Anston setting.
About the Role
As Nursery Manager, you will:
Lead the day-to-day running of the nursery
Manage, support, and develop a team of early years practitioners
Deliver a high-quality, child-led curriculum in line with the EYFS
Ensure the nursery meets and exceeds Ofsted standards (minimum ‘Good’)
Maintain safeguarding, health & safety, and compliance at all times
Build strong partnerships with children, families, and the local community
Oversee staffing, supervisions, and performance management
Manage budgets, resources, and administrative systems effectively
What We’re Looking For
Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a leadership/management role within early years
Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and Ofsted requirements
Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills
A passion for delivering high-quality childcare and education
What We Offer
Competitive salary (dependent on experience and qualifications)*
Opportunity to lead a brand-new nursery setting
Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
Career progression within a growing company
Staff events and team-building opportunities
Why Join Lime Tree Nursery?
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping a setting and leading a team to deliver outstanding care and education.
*Pay is dependent on age in accordance with government guidelines.
Due to expansion and opening new nurseries, we are looking for an experienced and passionate Nursery Manager to lead our North Anston setting.
About the Role
As Nursery Manager, you will:
Lead the day-to-day running of the nursery
Manage, support, and develop a team of early years practitioners
Deliver a high-quality, child-led curriculum in line with the EYFS
Ensure the nursery meets and exceeds Ofsted standards (minimum ‘Good’)
Maintain safeguarding, health & safety, and compliance at all times
Build strong partnerships with children, families, and the local community
Oversee staffing, supervisions, and performance management
Manage budgets, resources, and administrative systems effectively
What We’re Looking For
Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a leadership/management role within early years
Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and Ofsted requirements
Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills
A passion for delivering high-quality childcare and education
What We Offer
Competitive salary (dependent on experience and qualifications)*
Opportunity to lead a brand-new nursery setting
Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
Career progression within a growing company
Staff events and team-building opportunities
Why Join Lime Tree Nursery?
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping a setting and leading a team to deliver outstanding care and education.
*Pay is dependent on age in accordance with government guidelines.