Day Nursery Manager
| Posting date: | 18 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,000 to £52,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 June 2026 |
| Location: | Sp10 1DP |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Blooming Kids Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MANMAY26 |
Summary
Nursery Manager
Blooming Kids / Blossoms Nurseries – Andover, Hampshire
Salary
£35,000 – £52,000 per year
(Dependent on experience, qualifications, and scope of responsibility)
Job Type
Full-time | Permanent
Blooming Kids is a family-run childcare provider with two nursery settings in Andover, Hampshire, and we are looking for a passionate, experienced, and motivated Nursery Manager to join our growing team.
This role offers a unique opportunity and flexibility depending on the candidate’s experience and leadership ability.
We are open to recruiting either:
A Manager for one individual setting, or
A Senior Manager overseeing both nursery locations
This is why the salary range is broad, as responsibilities and leadership expectations will vary depending on the final role agreed.
Our settings include:
The Wellington Centre – Under 3’s setting
Harris Hall – Pre-school setting (3+)
We are looking for somebody who is warm, approachable, highly organised, and genuinely passionate about delivering outstanding early years care and education.
Main Responsibilities
Leading and supporting nursery staff teams
Ensuring high-quality childcare and learning environments
Overseeing safeguarding, welfare, and compliance
Supporting staff development, supervisions, and training
Building strong parent partnerships
Managing day-to-day nursery operations
Supporting occupancy growth and continuous improvement
Ensuring excellent standards in line with EYFS and Ofsted expectations
Essential Requirements
Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years
Previous nursery leadership or management experience
Strong safeguarding and EYFS knowledge
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Positive and professional leadership style
Desirable
Level 5 qualification or above
Experience across multiple settings
SENCo and/or DSL experience
Ofsted leadership experience
What We Offer
Competitive salary with progression opportunities
Supportive and welcoming working environment
Opportunities for further training and development
The chance to make a genuine impact within a growing nursery group
Beautifully resourced settings with exciting future plans
If you are passionate about early years leadership and would like to be part of a positive, forward-thinking nursery team, we would love to hear from you.
Blooming Kids / Blossoms Nurseries – Andover, Hampshire
Salary
£35,000 – £52,000 per year
(Dependent on experience, qualifications, and scope of responsibility)
Job Type
Full-time | Permanent
Blooming Kids is a family-run childcare provider with two nursery settings in Andover, Hampshire, and we are looking for a passionate, experienced, and motivated Nursery Manager to join our growing team.
This role offers a unique opportunity and flexibility depending on the candidate’s experience and leadership ability.
We are open to recruiting either:
A Manager for one individual setting, or
A Senior Manager overseeing both nursery locations
This is why the salary range is broad, as responsibilities and leadership expectations will vary depending on the final role agreed.
Our settings include:
The Wellington Centre – Under 3’s setting
Harris Hall – Pre-school setting (3+)
We are looking for somebody who is warm, approachable, highly organised, and genuinely passionate about delivering outstanding early years care and education.
Main Responsibilities
Leading and supporting nursery staff teams
Ensuring high-quality childcare and learning environments
Overseeing safeguarding, welfare, and compliance
Supporting staff development, supervisions, and training
Building strong parent partnerships
Managing day-to-day nursery operations
Supporting occupancy growth and continuous improvement
Ensuring excellent standards in line with EYFS and Ofsted expectations
Essential Requirements
Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years
Previous nursery leadership or management experience
Strong safeguarding and EYFS knowledge
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Positive and professional leadership style
Desirable
Level 5 qualification or above
Experience across multiple settings
SENCo and/or DSL experience
Ofsted leadership experience
What We Offer
Competitive salary with progression opportunities
Supportive and welcoming working environment
Opportunities for further training and development
The chance to make a genuine impact within a growing nursery group
Beautifully resourced settings with exciting future plans
If you are passionate about early years leadership and would like to be part of a positive, forward-thinking nursery team, we would love to hear from you.