Nursery Manager – Speedwell, Bristol

Employer: ClassPeople

ClassPeople is recruiting for an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Nursery Manager to lead a nursery in Speedwell, Bristol.

Are you an inspiring early years professional with strong leadership skills and a genuine passion for helping children thrive? We are looking for a motivated, dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Manager who can lead a team, deliver outstanding childcare and education, and create a warm, safe and stimulating environment for children, families and staff.

About the Role

As Nursery Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care, education and safeguarding. You will lead and develop your team, build strong relationships with families and ensure the setting provides an excellent early years experience for every child.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management and smooth running of the nursery.

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of early years practitioners.

• Ensure the nursery meets all safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain high standards of practice in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

• Monitor and support children's learning, development and wellbeing.

• Build positive and professional relationships with parents, carers and colleagues.

• Manage staff recruitment, induction, supervision and ongoing professional development.

• Monitor the quality of provision and implement improvements where necessary.

• Manage nursery resources, occupancy and budgets as required.

• Create a positive, inclusive and welcoming environment for children, families and staff.

About You

The ideal candidate will be an experienced early years professional with the confidence and ability to lead a nursery effectively.

You will have:

• A relevant Level 3 early years qualification or above, in line with the role's requirements.

• Previous experience in a nursery management or senior leadership position.

• A strong understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding legislation.

• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.

• The ability to inspire, motivate and develop a team.

• Experience maintaining high standards of quality and regulatory compliance.

• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

• A genuine passion for children's learning, development and wellbeing.

What’s on Offer?

• An exciting leadership opportunity within an early years setting.

• The chance to shape the quality of care and education provided.

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

• A rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference to children, families and staff.

Position Details

Job Title: Nursery Manager
Location: Speedwell, Bristol
Employer: ClassPeople
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: To be confirmed
Start Date: To be confirmed

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious and passionate early years leader ready for your next challenge, ClassPeople would love to hear from you.

Submit your CV to ClassPeople to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

Take the next step in your early years career and make a lasting difference as a Nursery Manager in Speedwell, Bristol.