Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager - Lead, Inspire & Make a Difference!

Location: Thornbury, Bristol
Salary: Up to 42,000 + Performance-Related Bonus
Hours: Full-Time

Are you an inspiring Early Years leader ready to take the next step in your career? Looking for a nursery where your ideas are valued, your leader

ship makes a difference, and you're genuinely supported to succeed?

We're looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and driven Nursery Manager to lead an established nursery in Thornbury.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-respected childcare organisation that puts children, families and its people at the heart of everything it does.

With an established team, a supportive leadership structure and exciting opportunities for development, you'll have the freedom to bring fresh ideas, build on existing successes and create an environment where both children and colleagues can thrive.

If you're a confident leader who loves developing people, driving high standards and making a real impact, this could be exactly what you're looking for!

Nursery Manager - Why Apply?

• Competitive salary: Up to 42,000 plus performance-related bonus.

• Career progression: Excellent opportunities to develop and progress within an established childcare organisation.

• Supportive leadership: Benefit from ongoing mentoring, structured training and professional development.

• Make your mark: Have the opportunity to bring your own ideas, shape nursery operations and lead positive change.

• Fantastic benefits: Including annual leave, pension, life assurance and wellbeing support.

• A rewarding environment: Lead a team that shares your passion for delivering outstanding childcare and early years education.

Nursery Manager - The Role:

As Nursery Manager, you'll take full responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and successful operation of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of childcare, education and safeguarding.

You'll be a visible, hands-on leader who inspires their team, builds strong relationships with families and creates a positive, engaging environment.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and inspiring your team: Motivate, coach and develop your colleagues, creating a positive culture where everyone feels valued and supported.

• Delivering outstanding childcare: Ensure the nursery consistently provides high-quality learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework.

• Driving nursery performance: Take ownership of occupancy, budgets, staffing and operational performance while maintaining excellent standards of care.

• Building strong relationships: Develop lasting connections with parents, families and the wider community.

• Maintaining exceptional standards: Ensure full compliance with safeguarding, health and safety and Ofsted requirements.

• Creating a thriving nursery: Identify opportunities for improvement, introduce fresh ideas and continuously develop the nursery experience for children, parents and staff.

Nursery Manager - What We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with experienced Nursery Managers who are passionate about Early Years education and confident in their ability to lead a successful setting.

Ideally, you'll have:

• A minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare.

• Previous management or strong leadership experience within a nursery or Early Years environment.

• Excellent knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted regulations.

• Experience managing and developing teams, with the ability to motivate and inspire others.

• Strong commercial awareness, including an understanding of occupancy, budgets and nursery performance.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

• A genuine passion for providing children with the very best start in life.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who leads by example, brings positivity and enthusiasm to their role and knows how to get the very best out of their team.

Nursery Manager - What's on Offer?

• Salary up to 42,000 per annum.

• Performance-related bonus.

• Annual leave plus bank holidays and additional leave benefits.

• Ongoing training, leadership mentoring and career development.

• Opportunities for internal progression.

• Pension scheme and life assurance.

• Funded DBS Update Service.

• Health and wellbeing support, including digital GP services and counselling.

• Long-service recognition and employee appreciation initiatives.

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

Whether you're an experienced Nursery Manager looking for a fresh opportunity or an ambitious Early Years leader ready to make your next career move, we'd love to hear from you.

This is your opportunity to lead with confidence, inspire a fantastic team and make a lasting difference to the lives of children and families.

Apply today with your CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation!