Nursery Manager
Location:Penrith
Contract:Full-time | Permanent
Salary:Up to £36,000 per annum
Lead a Nursery. Shape Young Lives. Build Something Special.
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Nursery Manager to take leadership of a newly refurbished setting in Penrith. This Nursery Manager role offers the chance to join a well-established and highly regarded nursery group known for its supportive culture, strong values, and commitment to high-quality early years education.
If you are a confident and motivated Nursery Manager with a passion for early childhood development, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real and lasting impact.
About the role
As Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for leading the setting and ensuring the highest standards of care and education. In this Nursery Manager position, your duties will include:
1. Overseeing the day-to-day running of the nursery as Nursery Manager
2. Leading, supporting, and developing a dedicated team of early years staff
3. Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, care, and learning
4. Acting as Nursery Manager to build strong relationships with families and the local community
5. Driving occupancy, performance, and continuous improvement across the nursery
6. Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and framework requirements
Who we are looking for
To be successful in this Nursery Manager role, you will have:
7. Experience as a Nursery Manager or strong Deputy Nursery Manager ready to progress
8. A minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years
9. Proven leadership experience within a nursery or early years setting
10. Strong communication and organisational skills
11. Good understanding of safeguarding, EYFS, and Ofsted requirements
12. A proactive and inspiring approach as a Nursery Manager
What’s on offer
13. Up to £36,000 salary for this Nursery Manager position
14. Newly refurbished, modern nursery environment
15. Convenient location with good transport links
16. Generous childcare discount (T&Cs apply)
17. Supportive and people-focused organisation
Additional benefits
18. Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks
19. High-quality training and development opportunities for Nursery Managers
20. Enhanced family leave policies
21. Wellbeing support, staff rewards, and regular team events
22. Long service awards
23. Birthday day off
24. Pension scheme and enhanced holiday allowance
25. Central support team available to assist Nursery Managers
26. Bonus scheme linked to Nursery Manager performance and impact
Why join this organisation as a Nursery Manager?
27. Recognised as a Great Place to Work 2025/26
28. Ranked among the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women
29. Award-winning nursery group with strong national reputation
30. Strong commitment to Nursery Manager development, wellbeing, and progression
Important information
Please note: this Nursery Manager role does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Apply now
If you are ready to step into or continue your journey as a Nursery Manager in a thriving setting, we would love to hear from you. This Nursery Manager opportunity is perfect for someone looking to lead, inspire, and make a real difference.
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful Nursery Manager candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.