Permanent Nursery Manager – Yate, South Gloucestershire

Location: Yate, South Gloucestershire
Position: Permanent, full-time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on qualifications and experience

Are you an inspiring early years leader ready for your next challenge?

We are looking for a passionate, motivated and experienced Nursery Manager to lead our nursery in Yate, South Gloucestershire.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic early years professional who is committed to delivering outstanding childcare and education, developing a strong team and creating a warm, welcoming environment where children can thrive.

As Nursery Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care, education, safeguarding and operational management. You will inspire and support your team, build positive relationships with families and help every child achieve their full potential.

Your responsibilities

• Oversee the daily management and smooth running of the nursery.

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of early years practitioners, promoting a positive and supportive working culture.

• Ensure high standards of childcare and education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

• Take responsibility for safeguarding, health and safety, and compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.

• Prepare the nursery for inspections and ensure policies and procedures are implemented effectively.

• Monitor children's learning, development and progress, ensuring provision meets individual needs.

• Build strong relationships with parents and carers, promoting excellent communication and customer service.

• Manage staff recruitment, induction, training, supervision and performance.

• Oversee nursery administration, occupancy, budgets and resources as required.

• Monitor and maintain accurate records, ensuring the nursery operates efficiently and effectively.

• Drive continuous improvement and maintain high standards of quality throughout the setting.

About you

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a recognised Level 3 or higher qualification in Early Years or Childcare, meeting the requirements for the role.

• Have proven experience in nursery management or a senior leadership position within an early years setting.

• Have a strong understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and relevant childcare regulations.

• Demonstrate excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.

• Be confident in managing, motivating and developing a team.

• Have experience supporting quality improvement and preparing for regulatory inspections.

• Be passionate about delivering high-quality childcare and education.

• Be professional, approachable, proactive and committed to creating an outstanding nursery environment.

What we offer

• A permanent leadership position with opportunities to make a real impact.

• A competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

• Ongoing professional development and training.

• The opportunity to lead, inspire and develop a dedicated nursery team.

• A supportive working environment that values high-quality childcare and staff development.

• The opportunity to shape the nursery's future and help children get the best possible start in life.

How to apply

If you are an experienced early years leader looking for an exciting new opportunity in Yate, we would love to hear from you!

Please send your CV and a covering letter to maddie@classpeople.co.uk