Are you an experienced Nursery Manager who thrives on variety and enjoys leading teams to deliver outstanding childcare? We are looking for a dynamic Roaming Nursery Manager to join our nursery group, providing leadership and stability across our settings.
Clarence House Day Nurseries is growing nursery chain with 15 nurseries in the East Midlands and the East of England.
This is a key role supporting our nurseries during periods of absence – covering managers' holidays and stepping in as interim manager while we recruit for permanent leadership positions.
You will be requried to travel across our nursery sites in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Northamptonshire.
Your rate of pay will be £16-£17 / hour, depending on experience.
Duties:
* Step into the role of Nursery Manager across different sites, ensuring smooth day-to-day running of the nursery.
* Lead, inspire, and support staff teams to deliver high-quality care and education. Maintain compliance with Ofsted and uphold the highest safeguarding standards.
* Build strong partnerships with parents and carers.
* Drive occupancy, staff morale, and operational excellence wherever you are based.
What we're looking for:
* Previous experience as a Nursery Manager (essential).
* A full and relevant Level 3 or above childcare qualification.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to adapt quickly to new environments.
* Excellent knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and Ofsted requirements.
* Flexibility to travel between nurseries within our group.
* Valid driver's licence.
Why join us?
* Competitive salary + mileage allowance.
* Ongoing training and professional development.
* The opportunity to make a real impact by supporting nurseries at pivotal times.
* Variety in your role
If you're a confident leader who can bring stability, energy, and excellence to nurseries when it's needed most, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £16.00-£17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Experience:
* Nursery Manager: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Level 3 in Childcare (required)
* driver's licence (required)
Work Location: In person