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? We’re Hiring: Nursery Manager Extraordinaire! ?
ABOUT US:
We don’t mean to brag… but Charnwood Nursery & Pre-schoolis kind of a big deal. ?
Rated Outstanding, home to 120 little legends, and powered by a team that truly cares — we’re a nursery group built on ambition, warmth, and a love of early years done properly.
Now, we’re looking for a skilled, inspiring Nursery Manager to join our leadership team at our flagship setting in Thurmaston, Leicester.
If you’re experienced, energised, and ready to lead with passion and purpose — this one’s for you.
About the Role:
As Nursery Manager, you’ll work in partnership with our fantastic Practice-Based Manager to lead a high-performing, values-led nursery setting.
Your role will focus on:
* Leadership & Oversight: supporting day-to-day operations and the long-term vision of the setting
* Recruiting new team members who are aligned with our values (and bringing out the best in them from day one)
* Owning and delivering our quality assurance cycle — audits, improvements, standards and all
* Safeguarding & Regulation: ensuring full adherence to EYFS, Ofsted and all statutory frameworks
* Performance & Planning: managing occupancy levels and financial targets with confidence
* Partnerships: building fantastic relationships with families, professionals and the wider community
This is a senior leadership role, but one rooted in collaboration. You’ll work alongside our Practice-Based Manager — a highly experienced teacher — to deliver excellence in both curriculum and culture.
? You’ll Be Perfect If:
* You’re a qualified and experienced Nursery Manager
* You’ve led large teams in high-quality early years settings
* You understand what Outstanding looks like, and how to coach others to get there — and stay there
* You’re confident in staff recruitment, supervision and appraisals
* You’ve got a strong grip on compliance, safeguarding and operational systems
* You’re organised, people-focused, and always thinking two steps ahead
? Why You’ll Love It Here:
* Lead one of our most successful and established settings
* Work in true partnership with a skilled and supportive co-leader
* Be part of a passionate, ambitious nursery group that’s growing with purpose
* Access ongoing professional development and training opportunities
* Join a team that genuinely values and invests in its people
? Location:
Based at our beautiful nursery in Thurmaston, Leicester
* performance-related bonuses linked to occupancy, quality, and team development
? What Next?
If you’re reading this and thinking, “YES, this is what I’ve been looking for!” — we want to hear from you.
Send us your CV and a short message about what makes you our next Nursery Manager Superstar.
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