Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager
Brentwood, Essex
Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Holiday: 24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Are you an experienced Early Years and Nursery Manager/Leader looking for your next challenge?
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established, Outstanding-rated nursery in Brentwood that is passionate about providing the highest standard of childcare and early years education. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nursery Manager or ambitious Deputy Manager ready to take the next step in their career.
The nursery provides care for children aged 3 months to 5 years and prides itself on creating a safe, caring, stimulating, and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.
The Role
As Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for the overall day-to-day operation of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care, education, safeguarding, and compliance are consistently maintained.
Your responsibilities will include:

Leading, motivating, and developing a dedicated childcare team

Maintaining compliance with EYFS, safeguarding, and Ofsted requirements

Supporting high-quality learning and development opportunities for all children

Building strong relationships with parents, carers, and external professionals

Managing occupancy, staffing levels, and nursery performance

Driving continuous improvement and maintaining excellent standards throughout the setting

Creating a positive and supportive environment for both children and staff
Requirements

Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)

Previous Nursery Manager experience preferred

Strong leadership and team management skills

Excellent knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements

Experience working towards occupancy and quality targets

Passion for delivering outstanding childcare and education
What's on Offer

Salary up to £42,000 per annum

40 hours per week across 5 days

24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Supportive working environment

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Opportunity to lead an established and highly regarded nursery

If you are a passionate and experienced childcare professional looking to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.