Overview
Full time JEM Childcare Solutions United Kingdom
Posted On 27/03/2026
City Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5
Salary £38,000.00 - £42,000.00
Job Information
Job Level: Nursery Manager
Early Years
Responsibilities
In central Leicester, our clients are looking for a passionate and experienced Nursery Manager for a small but growing setting, part of a lovely well established family group. You will need to be an experienced manager or very strong deputy manager who is up for a challenge and is supporting and growing occupancy and the team. This is a Monday to Friday role, 40 hours per week, with salary depending on experience and great benefits.
* Lead and manage a small but growing nursery setting within a well-established family group.
* Support and grow occupancy and develop the nursery team.
* Cover Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.
* Salary dependent on experience with great benefits.
Requirements
* Essential for the Nursery Manager Role:
* Level 3 or above Early Years / Childcare qualification (full and relevant)
* Minimum 4 years' experience in early years, including 2 years' in a management or team-leading role
* Experience leading or supporting Ofsted inspections
* Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and health & safety practices
* Experience managing nursery teams, occupancy, and budgets
* Deliver high-quality care and learning while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements
* Ideal Nursery Manager Candidate:
* Passionate about early years and committed to outstanding outcomes
* Confident leader, able to support and guide staff across the nursery
* Experienced in leading a nursery, managing operations, and driving improvements
* Proactive, flexible, and committed to maintaining high standards
* Builds strong relationships with children, families, and staff
Benefits
* Company Pension
* Employee Discounted Childcare
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Flexibility to work around your life commitments
* Recognition and rewards for a job well done