ABOUT US:
We don’t mean to brag… but Charnwood Nursery & Pre-school is 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 manager 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
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 depending on experience
£1,000 welcome bonus after successful completion of probation period.
Why You’ll Love It Here (a few highlights!)
• Holidays with real head space – 28 days off (Bank Holidays included) PLUS we close between Christmas & NewYear. You get your birthday off every year, and long service earns you up to five extra days.
· Paid ‘quality time’ days each term for deep dive audits, planning or CPD (no phone calls, no ratios)
• Flex that life – core hours agreed when you join, and we’re human when life happens.
• Family first perks – chunky childcare discounts and money off your coffee & cake at TheHub café.
• Wellbeing on tap – Hollie, our Manager of Happiness, free counselling via the HealthAssured app, and trained Mental Health First Aiders when you need a chat.
• Wispa of the Week & shout outs – yes, actual chocolate (and public high fives) for anyone who smashes it.
• Milestone moments – new qualifications, work-aversaries, big wins… we celebrate them all.
(All the usual pension/CPD goodness comes as standard, obviously)
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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