Description Nursery Manager Location: Langport, Somerset Salary: up to £36,800 per annum Contract/Hours: Permanent/Full Time (40 hours per week) Closing date: Benefits: Time off to recharge - 36 Days leave per year 24/7 Confidential Helpline speak to trained counsellors any time, 365 days a year, for emotional, wellbeing or mental health support. Enhanced Well-being : 8 sessions In-Person, Phone, or Online Counselling or CBT Treat yourself: Staff discounts portal and blue light card with 15,000 retailers Salary Finance – access to financial advice and the ability to manage savings or loans directly from your salary Childcare Discount – A whopping 60% off childcare within our nurseries and out of school clubs Up to 3 Days Dependency Leave – to care for dependents in an emergency. Paid maternity, adoption, and paternity leave Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities Secure your future: Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover Why Spring Nurseries Imagine a place where laughter echoes, imaginations run wild, and every day is a new adventure. That's Spring Nursery! We're not just a nursery; we are a family dedicated to creating a joyful and nurturing environment where children thrive. As part of Action for Children, we're on a mission to provide outstanding early education that's accessible to all. What’s it like to be a Manager with Spring : At Spring Nurseries, being a manager is more than overseeing the day, it's about setting the tone. You're the person who brings the calm to the chaos, direction to the day, and energy to the team. You know when to roll up your sleeves, when to delegate, and when to step back and celebrate a win - big or small. You'll be leading a dedicated team of early years professionals who are passionate about creating a safe, joyful, and enriching space for every child. You're there to inspire and guide them, to nurture their growth just as much as the children's. From supporting staff development and driving quality standards to chatting with parents and celebrating a Childs “aha” moment you’re involved in it all. There's paperwork of course, but you'll never far away from the heart of the nursery. Whether you're planning, solving a problem, or building stronger relationships with families, you’re always making the difference. We know that leadership is about more than checklists. It's about vision, presence, and positivity. At Spring you're not just managing a nursery, you're helping to shape futures, build a vibrant community, and lead with purpose (and the occasional burst of silly dancing doesn't hurt either) Your mission (should you choose to accept it) Lead and inspire a team to deliver high quality early years education and care Oversee daily operations, ensuring a safe stimulating, and nurturing environment Build strong, positive relationships with children, families, staff and the wider community Drive continuous improvement and maintain compliance with Ofsted an EYFS standards Manage budgets, staffing, and resources effectively to keep everything running smoothly Support staff development through coaching, mentoring, and ongoing training Create a joyful, inclusive culture where children and colleagues can truly thrive What we need from you In the role of Early Years Practitioner (Level 3), we're ideally looking for someone who has: A full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare (e.g. CACHE, NVQ, BTEC, NNEB) Ideally a level 5 qualification or working towards it Strong working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and safeguarding practises Previous management or leadership experience in an Early Years setting A good understanding of Ofsted standards and experience supporting successful inspections Excellent communication, organisational, and people management skills Ready to make a difference in the lives of children? Whether you're looking for a career change or the next step in your journey, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and help us give children a healthy start in life! Contact: If you need support with your application, please contact our Recruitment Team at RecruitmentService@actionforchildren.org.uk quoting the above Reference. We'll be happy to give you any support you require. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion At Spring Oscars we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within the organisation. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups. Male staff are often under-represented within this sector, and we would like to encourage more male applicants for our roles. We are committed to safer recruitment practices to protect our service users; therefore, all applicants are expected to have an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding best-practice. Application Process Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. There are 5 sections for you to complete - Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration – please refer to the Job Description when applying. We also want to know what unique qualities you can bring to help us reach our vision for children and families. Talent Pool: We're sure you've got what it takes to join our ambitious team. If you're unsuccessful this time around, we'd like to hold your details in case similar jobs come up that you might be better suited for. But feel free to let us know if you'd rather we didn't do that. Want to know more about Spring and Oscars? Check out our socials on X (Twitter), Linkedin, Facebook or Youtube. See below for further information about working with us: Employee Reward Booklet Spring Early Years Career Pathway Job Description