Nursery Manager – Maples Day Nursery
Location: Maples Day Nursery, Winchester, SO22 6RT.
Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks a year. Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday‑Friday between 07:00‑18:30. Salary: £42,178.50‑£55,419 per annum (pro‑rata) plus discretionary bonus scheme. Reporting to: Area Manager.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a nursery with a capacity of 124 places.
- Deliver against the corporate plan, meeting occupancy, financial and staff retention targets.
- Provide exemplary customer care and maintain the nursery’s strong reputation.
- Ensure the well‑being of children and staff, safeguarding best practice, and effective communication and leadership.
Qualifications
- DfE approved early‑years qualification at Level 3 or above.
- Current or very recent experience managing a large early‑years setting.
- Strong understanding of the EYFS, with experience of mentoring and coaching staff.
- Advocacy for safeguarding and a proactive approach to child protection.
- Collaborative working with the Area Manager and Regional Director.
Requirements
- Must reside within commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available.
- Subject to enhanced DBS check and other safer recruitment checks.
Benefits and Entitlements
- 30 days paid annual leave per annum (pro‑rata) plus paid bank holidays.
- Up to 20 additional paid days off per year through the Partnership Reward Days incentive, tax‑free.
- 75% childcare discount at any Childbase nursery (40% grandparent discount) from day one.
- Long‑service rewards, qualification bonuses, retail discounts, enhanced maternity/paternity entitlement, and pension contributions matched at 5%.
- Wellbeing support: free meals, private health insurance, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers, free will‑writing service.
- Career development: team inset days, access to online training, apprenticeships through the academy.
Equal Opportunity
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We are committed to fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement and will consider any reasonable adjustments required.
