Nursery Manager Blue Arrow is proud to be partnering with a leading Nursery Group to recruit an exceptional Nursery Manager. As an experienced Nursery Manager, you'll inspire and support your team, manage budgets and occupancy, and ensure the nursery runs smoothly while delivering the highest standards of care. You'll be hands-on with the children, building strong relationships and creating a safe, fun, and stimulating environment. As part of our wider group of 14 settings, you'll collaborate with a team of fellow managers, sharing ideas and best practice to continually drive quality and innovation. Key tasks and responsibilities: Lead and Inspire the Team: Manage, support, and develop staff through recruitment, training, and day-to-day guidance, while staying up to date with early years best practice. Deliver High-Quality Care and Education: Ensure the nursery provides a safe, stimulating environment, implementing Toad Hall initiatives such as the Early Language Programme and Cook and Grow, and fostering strong parent partnerships. Manage Operations and Growth: Oversee budgets, occupancy, marketing, and day-to-day operations, ensuring the nursery runs smoothly and thrives within the local community. Benefits include: · Company Bonus Scheme Employee of the month scheme 50% staff discount on childcare places Birthday day off or Christmas shopping day Annual Christmas party for all Toad Hall Staff Long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years' service! Opportunity to purchase additional Holiday Job Requirements In addition to a full Early Years Level 3 qualification and DBS check, the ideal candidate will also have a higher childcare qualification and/or a management or leadership qualification. Please be aware that candidates who do not have the relevant experience cannot be considered. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.