Nursery Manager – Dingley's Promise Christchurch
Hours: Full-time, Year-round (Term-time nursery sessions), 8:30am – 4:30pm
Start Date: In preparation for nursery opening in Late Autumn 2025
Join Us in Shaping a New Beginning for Children with SEND
Are you an experienced early years professional with a passion for inclusive education? Dingley's Promise is proud to announce the launch of a brand-new specialist nursery in Tidworth, opening Autumn 2025—and we are seeking an exceptional Nursery Manager to lead this exciting new setting.
About Dingley's Promise
Since 1983, Dingley's Promise has been at the forefront of inclusive early years education, supporting children aged 0–5 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We currently operate five successful centres across the UK, offering a combination of specialist nursery provision, family support, and expert guidance for mainstream settings. The Tidworth nursery will be our sixth and newest site—marking a significant step forward in our mission to achieve inclusion for every child.
The Role: Nursery Manager
As Nursery Manager, you will play a pivotal role in establishing and leading the new setting. You will be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and high-quality learning environment where every child can thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
* Leadership & Management: Lead, support, and develop a skilled and compassionate team to deliver outstanding, play-based learning.
* Operational Oversight: Oversee all aspects of nursery operations, including budgeting, staffing, health & safety, and compliance with Ofsted and other regulatory frameworks.
* Safeguarding & SEND Excellence: Ensure best practice in safeguarding and provide an environment tailored to the individual needs of children with SEND.
* Family & Community Engagement: Build strong, collaborative relationships with families, professionals, and community partners.
* Holiday Playschemes: Coordinate and deliver nine playschemes annually during school holidays.
What We Offer
* Fully funded DBS check and annual update service
* Paid sick leave (including the first 3 days)
* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
* Annual Team Day with staff recognition awards
* Extra annual leave day for festive shopping
* Additional leave for long service (after 5 and 10 years)
What We're Looking For
* Essential:
* A minimum of a Level 3 childcare qualification (DfE recognised)
* Proven leadership experience in early years or SEND-focused settings
* A strong commitment to inclusion and a genuine passion for supporting children with SEND
* Desirable:
* Advanced qualifications or training in SEND
Be part of something meaningful.
Help us build an inclusive future—one child, one family, and one community at a time.
"Dingley's Promise are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care, as such the successful post holder will be required to undergo a robust vetting process, including an enhanced DBS Check and Reference History Checks"
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £35,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person