Nursery Manager – Term Time Only – 38 Hours/Week
Join Our Team as a Nursery Manager!
Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact on children’s lives? At Bridgetown, we’re seeking a passionate Nursery Manager to guide our team and deliver exceptional care and education. This is your opportunity to lead with pride, foster a nurturing environment, and create brighter futures for children, families, and your team.
To be considered for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
What We Offer
Pay: £25,657 per annum (38 hours) *Including holiday pay
Working Hours: Term Time Only - 38 Hours over 4 days, 8am‑6pm
Location: The Old Station Nursery, Bridgetown Primary School, Byron Road, Stratford‑upon‑Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 7JP
Benefits:
* £500 WELCOME BONUS!
* Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
* Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses.
* Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts and wellbeing tools.
* Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long‑service awards.
Responsibilities
* Lead, manage, and inspire your nursery team to deliver high‑quality care and education with pride and energy.
* Create a nurturing and stimulating environment that supports children’s all‑round development and meets individual needs.
* Build positive relationships with families, colleagues, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for children.
* Oversee nursery operations, including staff schedules, budgets, health and safety, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
* Act as a mentor, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and supporting the professional development of your team.
* Promote the ethos and values of The Old Station Nursery, ensuring they are deeply embedded in daily practice.
* Take responsibility for maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety across the nursery.
* Confidently lead inspections and maintain accurate records to ensure compliance with the EYFS framework and Ofsted standards.
What You’ll Bring
* Proven experience in managing and inspiring teams within a childcare setting.
* Comprehensive knowledge of the EYFS framework and best practices in early years education.
* Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor, motivate, and drive a team towards excellence.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills to build positive partnerships with families and staff.
* A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with a passion for creating brighter futures for children.
About Our Nursery
Bridgetown pre‑school provides a spacious and welcoming environment enriched with natural resources for children to explore freely throughout the day. Children enjoy the freedom to move between indoor and outdoor spaces, including our on‑site Forest School area, with a pond and campfire facilities. We hold yearly events such as sports day, fete, and cake sales for local charities, and we are actively engaged in the community.
The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.
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