Nursery Manager – Brislington, Bristol

Location: Brislington, Bristol
Salary: £43,000 per annum
Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

ClassPeople are delighted to be supporting a fantastic early years setting in Brislington, Bristol, in their search for an enthusiastic and experienced Nursery Manager to join their dedicated team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced early years professional who is passionate about providing high-quality care and education and who enjoys leading, supporting and inspiring a team.

The Role

As Nursery Manager, you will take responsibility for the smooth and effective running of the nursery, ensuring children receive the highest standards of care, learning and development in line with the EYFS.

You will lead, motivate and support your team, creating a positive, inclusive and nurturing environment where children can thrive. You will also build strong relationships with colleagues and families, ensuring excellent communication and partnership working.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the nursery team to deliver high-quality early years provision.
• Ensure the setting operates in line with the EYFS, safeguarding requirements and company policies.
• Support and promote children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment for all children.
• Build positive and professional relationships with parents, carers and families.
• Support staff development, training and continuous professional development.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and compliance.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and success of the nursery.

About You

We are looking for an experienced early years professional who can demonstrate:

• A minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• GCSE Maths.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the EYFS.
• Proven experience leading and managing a team within an early years setting.
• A genuine passion for early years education and children's development.
• Confidence in supporting and developing both children and practitioners.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and continuous professional development.

What’s on Offer?

As well as a competitive £43,000 salary, you will benefit from:

• Access to high-quality professional training and development.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Pension scheme.
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Your birthday off each year.
• Health and wellbeing support, including a free health plan and 24-hour helpline.
• Exclusive shopping, dining and travel discounts.
• A Buddy Bonus when successfully referring a friend to join the team.
• The opportunity to become part of a supportive and caring early years community.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate early years professional looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and well-established childcare setting.

If you're an experienced Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager or an ambitious early years professional ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today through ClassPeople.

Please note: This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and thorough safer recruitment vetting. The position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.