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Naomi Howells
Class People
2 Manor Park Business Centre
Mackenzie Way
Swindon Village
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL51 9TX
Tel: 01242 898124
Email: corina.242111252.0@applybe.com
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Nursery Manager - Where Outdoor Learning Meets Leadership, Location: Overbury, Worcestershire (Cotsw - Perm
Overbury
Nursery Manager - Where Outdoor Learning Meets Leadership Location: Overbury, Worcestershire (Cotswolds - near Tewkesbury, Evesham & Cheltenham) Full-Time | Competitive Salary (DOE) | Potential On-Site Accommodation
Are you a passionate, experienced Early Years leader who believes children thrive best when surrounded by nature, community, and curiosity?
Our Nursery , is a purpose-built, independent nursery rooted in forest school principles, farm-to-fork values, and a deep respect for sustainability. We're searching for a hands-on, inspiring Nursery Manager to lead our close-knit team and nurture the next chapter of this exceptional setting.
About Us
Set in the heart of the Cotswolds, a small nursery with big values. Since 2009, we've been offering children a start in life filled with outdoor exploration, natural learning, and warm community spirit. Backed by Overbury Enterprises-a family-run partnership of rural businesses-you'll be supported by a collaborative wider team including finance and estates professionals.
Our nursery sits alongside the local village school, with its own kitchen and cook, and offers 34 fully subscribed spaces, with capacity to grow.
Your Role
As Nursery Manager, you will:
Lead and inspire a committed, child-focused team
Ensure the setting remains compliant and continuously improving
Champion nature-based, outdoor learning in everyday practice
Foster strong parent partnerships and community engagement
Integrate farm life, sustainability, and real-world learning into the EYFS curriculum
? What We're Looking For
Essential:
Minimum Level 5 in Early Years (Level 3 considered with strong management experience)
Experience as a Nursery Manager or ready-for-the-next-step Deputy
Strong understanding of forest school and outdoor learning approaches
Confident leader with excellent organisational and communication skills
Able to thrive in a rural, community-led setting
Desirable:
Experience in independent/small nursery environments
Knowledge of farm-to-fork, eco-education or sustainability in EYFS
What We Offer
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
Potential on-site accommodation within the stunning Cotswold countryside
Supportive, values-led working environment
Space for creativity, innovation, and leadership growth
Real work-life balance
If you're a dynamic and values-led leader ready to guide a setting where mud, mindfulness and magic are part of the daily routine - we'd love to hear from you.
Salary: £38k - 45k per year
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