Nursery Manager – Leicester
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Are you a confident and inspiring Nursery Manager looking for a new challenge leading a busy and supportive early years setting?
Winner Education are seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to oversee a thriving nursery in Leicester, ensuring children receive exceptional care and early years education. You’ll lead your team, maintain high standards, and create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, motivate, and support nursery staff to deliver excellent care
Ensure full EYFS, Ofsted, and safeguarding compliance
Manage nursery budgets, occupancy, and resources effectively
Build positive relationships with parents, staff, and the local community
Support staff development and professional growth
Drive continuous improvement across the nursery setting
Maintain a safe, calm, and well-organised environment for all children
Requirements:
Level 3 childcare qualification (NNEB, BTEC, CACHE, NVQ)
Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
Proactive and commercially minded approach
Passion for early years education and child development
Why Winner Education?
PAYE payroll – no umbrella companies
Flexible, local work to suit your availability
Free CPD training and ongoing support, including safeguarding, Prevent, and first aid
Dedicated consultant with years of experience supporting school staff
Opportunities for career development and progression
All candidates must have two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check (or be willing to apply for one). xsngvjr
Winner Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references, including one from their most recent employer