At Tockington Manor School, our nursery is a place where curiosity, creativity and care come together every day. We are seeking an inspiring Nursery Manager to lead our vibrant setting, guiding a dedicated team to deliver the very best in early years education and care. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting difference, in an environment where every child is encouraged to flourish and
"make the most of every moment."
As Nursery Manager, you will:
* Provide strong, visible leadership to the nursery team, ensuring a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for all children.
* Champion high standards of education, embedding the EYFS curriculum through play, creativity and discovery.
* Build warm, trusting relationships with families, supporting a seamless transition into Pre-Prep and beyond.
* Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety and regulatory standards, working as part of the school's wider community.
About You
We are looking for a confident and committed early years professional who brings:
* A full and relevant Level 3 qualification (Level 5/6 preferred).
* At least three years' post-qualification experience in early years, with leadership experience desirable.
* Strong organisational, people and communication skills.
* A genuine passion for nurturing children and supporting their development.
Why join us?
* £35,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience)
* Delicious lunches provided daily.
* Free use of our swimming pool, sports pitches and stunning 28-acre grounds.
* Free onsite parking, workplace pension, and staff wellbeing programme.
This is a permanent role, however we welcome interest from internal candidates from Clifton College Education Group who may wish to be considered on a fixed-term development basis.
For further details regarding this role, please see the attached job brochure.
Please note that we can only accept applications via our vacancy website application form (which will also allow you to attach your CV or any other supporting information).
Closing date: 14 October 2025
Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview and possibly appoint candidates before the closing date.
Tockington Manor School and Nursery, a member of Clifton College Education Group, is an independent co-educational Nursery and Preparatory School for children aged 2 to 13 years. Nestled in the South Gloucestershire countryside, we are located just north of the city of Bristol in the beautiful village of Tockington.