Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager Salary: £40,289 per annum Hours: 40 hours per week Job Type: Full Time | Permanent Are you an experienced Nursery Manager looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a passionate and inspiring leader to oversee a thriving early years setting, supporting a dedicated team while creating an outstanding environment where children can flourish. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation that genuinely invests in its people, offering excellent career progression, comprehensive training and outstanding employee benefits. What's on offer? * Competitive salary of £40,289 per annum * 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) * Additional annual leave for each year of service (up to 5 extra days) * Birthday off every year * Annual performance bonus of up to £5,000 * Enhanced maternity and paternity pay * Company sick pay * Free childcare for staff * Employee Assistance Programme * Mental Health First Aiders and wellbeing support * Clear career progression within a growing organisation About the Setting You'll be leading a modern nursery caring for over 80 children across 9 well-equipped rooms, supported by a friendly team of more than 20 staff. The setting prides itself on putting children at the heart of everything it does. The team works collaboratively to create a nurturing, inspiring environment where high standards, consistency and strong relationships enable every child to thrive. Training & Development You'll have access to excellent ongoing professional development, including: * Comprehensive in-house training programme * Twice-yearly inset training days * Internal apprenticeship academy * Clear career pathway with genuine progression opportunities The Ideal Candidate We're looking for someone who: * Has previous experience managing an early years setting * Holds a relevant Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above) * Has strong leadership and people management skills * Is passionate about delivering exceptional childcare * Has a thorough understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements * Can motivate, inspire and develop a successful team If you're an ambitious Nursery Manager looking to join a supportive organisation where your career can continue to grow, we'd love to hear from you