Nursery Manager – Gloucester

Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Salary: £38,000-£47,000
Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Qualification: Level 3 Early Years or equivalent – Essential

Nursery Manager – Gloucester

Are you an experienced Nursery Manager or ambitious Deputy Nursery Manager looking for your next leadership opportunity in Early Years education?

Class People are delighted to be recruiting for a passionate, motivated and experienced Nursery Manager to lead a welcoming and established nursery in Gloucester.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years professional who is passionate about delivering outstanding childcare, developing high-performing teams and creating an environment where both children and colleagues can thrive.

We're looking for a confident and inspiring leader who can bring energy, enthusiasm and fresh ideas to the setting while maintaining exceptional standards of care, education and safeguarding.

What You'll Be Doing

• Taking responsibility for the successful day-to-day management of the nursery.

• Leading, motivating and developing a dedicated team of Early Years professionals.

• Ensuring the nursery delivers high-quality childcare and education in line with the EYFS.

• Maintaining excellent standards of safeguarding, health, safety and compliance.

• Creating a positive, inclusive and nurturing environment for children and staff.

• Supporting recruitment, staff development and performance management.

• Building strong relationships with parents, carers and the wider community.

• Overseeing staffing arrangements, nursery ratios and operational requirements.

• Supporting the nursery's continued development and maintaining high standards of practice.

• Encouraging a positive workplace culture where colleagues feel supported, valued and inspired.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare – Essential.

• GCSE Maths qualification – Essential.

• Proven experience in a nursery leadership or management position.

• Strong knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.

• Confidence in managing teams and supporting professional development.

• A thorough understanding of safeguarding, compliance and Early Years best practice.

• A proactive, positive and solutions-focused approach.

• A genuine passion for delivering exceptional childcare and early education.

Salary & Benefits

This opportunity offers a competitive salary alongside a range of benefits, which may include:

• Salary of £38,542 per annum.

• Generous annual leave entitlement.

• Childcare discounts.

• Ongoing leadership training and professional development.

• Opportunities for career progression.

• Supportive working environment.

• Health and wellbeing initiatives.

• Family-friendly employment benefits.

• Employee discounts and workplace rewards.

• Pension scheme.

Benefits are subject to the nursery provider's terms and conditions and will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Why Apply Through Class People?

At Class People, we believe recruitment should be about more than simply finding your next job.

As a B Corp certified education recruitment agency, we're passionate about supporting Early Years professionals throughout their careers.

We understand that finding the right leadership opportunity is about more than salary or job title. It's about finding a setting where your experience is valued, your ideas are welcomed and you can make a genuine difference.

Our dedicated Early Years recruitment team will support you throughout the process, helping you take the next step in your career with confidence.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Nursery Manager, Nursery Deputy Manager or Early Years Leader looking for an exciting opportunity in Barnwood, Gloucester, we'd love to hear from you.

We also welcome applications from suitable candidates in Brockworth, Hucclecote, Longlevens, Abbeymead, Churchdown, Cheltenham and the surrounding Gloucestershire area.

Apply today through Class People and take the next step in your Early Years leadership career.

*Class People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and vetting checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and relevant suitabil