Nursery Manager – Up to £53,000 with Bonus & Exceptional Benefits Location: Totton, Southampton Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum performance bonus up to £3,000 (OTE £53,000) Hours: 40 per week Contract: Permanent The Opportunity Are you an experienced Nursery Manager, or a Deputy looking to step up into a management role? We’re working with a highly reputable nursery group who are committed to rewarding their managers with an outstanding benefits package, clear career progression, and industry-leading training. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to combine financial reward with long-term personal development. What’s on Offer Competitive salary of up to £50,000 Annual performance bonus up to £3,000 – total earnings over £53,000 Industry-leading training & development : funded qualifications, paid apprenticeships, and clear pathways for progression 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays and your birthday off 75% childcare discount Retail, travel, and lifestyle savings Confidential wellbeing support The Role As Nursery Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading the team, ensuring high-quality early years care, and maintaining outstanding standards across the setting. Key areas include: Leading, motivating, and developing staff Driving quality in line with EYFS and Ofsted requirements Building trusted relationships with parents and carers Overseeing day-to-day operations, staffing, and budgets Promoting continuous improvement and reflective practice About You To be successful in this role, you’ll need: A full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification (minimum) At least 1 year of management experience in an Early Years setting Strong knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted requirements A genuine passion for leadership and operational excellence (Level 5 qualification and experience achieving Good or Outstanding at Ofsted are desirable.) Apply Now If you’re ready to take the next step in your career with a company that values and invests in its people, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.