*Job Title:* Nursery Manager*Location:* Nurture, Grow & Learn Nursery*Salary:* Competitive (dependent on experience)*Job Type:* Full-Time, Permanent*About Us*At Nurture, Grow & Learn Nursery, we are dedicated to providing a warm, stimulating, and nurturing environment where every child can thrive. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality early years education and care, supporting children’s development through play, exploration, and strong partnerships with families. The successful candidate will work closely with two proactive and dedicated owners who are passionate about growth, quality, and excellence in early years provision.*The Role*We are seeking an experienced and passionate Nursery Manager to lead our setting with confidence, vision, and a genuine love for early years education. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional who has a proven track record of driving high occupancy, mentoring teams, and maintaining exceptional standards of care and learning while working collaboratively with two supportive owners.*Key Responsibilities*· Provide strong leadership and day-to-day management of the nursery· Drive and maintain high occupancy through excellent parent engagement and reputation· Mentor, support, and develop a team of early years practitioners· Ensure compliance with all EYFS, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements· Maintain outstanding standards of care, education, and health & safety· Build positive relationships with children, parents, and the wider community· Oversee curriculum planning to ensure rich, engaging learning experiences· Manage budgets, staffing, and operational performance effectively*Requirements*· Significant experience in an early years leadership/management role· A genuine passion for early years education and child development· Proven track record of increasing and maintaining high nursery occupancy· Strong experience mentoring, coaching, and developing staff teams· Excellent knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding practices· Level 3 qualification in Early Years (minimum) – Level 5 or above desirable· Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills· Commitment to creating a positive, inclusive, and nurturing environment*What We Offer*· Supportive and forward-thinking leadership from two dedicated owners· Opportunities for professional development and training· Competitive salary and benefits package· The chance to make a meaningful impact on children’s early learning journeysIf you are an inspiring leader with a passion for early years and a strong history of building successful nursery teams and occupancy, we would love to hear from you.*To Apply:*Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and leadership achievements.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: £16.00-£18.00 per hourBenefits:* Childcare* Company events* Company pension* Discounted or free food* Employee discountWork Location: In person