The Role: As Nursery Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring high standards of care, education, and safeguarding. You will lead and inspire a team of early years professionals, manage operational and administrative functions, and build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the wider community. About Us: The nursery is a warm, nurturing, and well-established early years setting. They pride themselves on creating a stimulating, safe, and inclusive environment where children can flourish and develop to their full potential. They are now seeking a passionate, experienced, and dedicated Nursery Manager to lead the team and ensure the continued success of their setting. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the nursery team, ensuring a high-quality early years experience for all children Maintain compliance with Ofsted regulations and all relevant legislation (EYFS, safeguarding, health & safety) Oversee nursery operations including staffing, budgeting, payroll, enrolment, and record-keeping Develop and implement policies and procedures to promote best practice Foster a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment for children, families, and staff Build strong partnerships with parents and carers, supporting their child's development and well-being Support staff development through regular supervision, appraisals, and training Ensure effective planning and assessment in line with EYFS frameworks About You: Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years (Level 5 or above desirable) Proven experience in a leadership role within an early years setting Excellent knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and Ofsted requirements Strong leadership and team management skills Organised, reliable, and capable of managing all aspects of nursery operations Passionate about delivering outstanding childcare and early education Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Enhanced DBS clearance (or willing to obtain) All candidates who register with Simply Education are required to provide references for the previous 2 years of work, as well as complete an enhanced DBS check. Any interviews we hold will be conducted over a Teams call.