Join Our Team as a Nursery Manager!
Location: Just Imagine Day Nursery, Maldon
Salary: Competitive
Hours: 40 hours per week
Welcome to Just Imagine Maldon Day Nursery, a nurturing and vibrant environment where children aged 18 months to 5 years thrive! We are proud to be rated Good by Ofsted (September 2025) and are on the lookout for an enthusiastic and passionate Nursery Manager to help shape our nursery’s next chapter.
If you’re ready to inspire a team, nurture young minds, and make a real difference every day, this could be the role for you!
Why Join Us?
At Family First, we truly value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* Quarterly Bonus: Earn an extra £3000 per annum!
* Annual Leave: Starting at 27 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
* Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750.
* Employee Childcare Discounts: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your children, along with access to wider discounts.
* Health & Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available.
* Personal & Professional Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
*Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are discretionary and may be subject to change.
Your Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure compliance with the statutory framework for the EYFS across the nursery.
* Implement and uphold company policies and procedures.
* Facilitate inspections by regulatory bodies and act on recommendations.
* Promote a key person approach to foster secure attachments for children.
* Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences tailored to each child's development.
* Encourage a culture of self-evaluation and reflective practice.
* Address complaints or concerns promptly and effectively.
* Maintain accurate records related to children and staff on the EyMan system.
* Engage in marketing activities to promote the nursery.
* Foster positive relationships with your team through an approachable demeanor.
*Duties and responsibilities may evolve as needed.
What We’re Looking For:
* Essential: Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification.
* Essential: Over 1 year of experience in Early Years.
* Essential: Strong knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework and regulatory requirements.
* Essential: Over 1 year of management experience.
* Desirable: Level 5 qualification in Childcare and/or Management and Leadership.
* Desirable: Experience of successfully passing an Ofsted inspection at a Good or Outstanding level.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Take the next step and explore a role that positively impacts children’s lives. Apply today and let our friendly recruitment team support you every step of the way. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Family First community!
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts, and this position will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.
Just Imagine Day Nursery – Maldon is part of the Family First Group, where we treat everyone with respect and equality. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families, regardless of their background.