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Nursery Manager (Maternity Cover)

£44k per annum

Join an Award-Winning Nursery Group

St George’s Nursery Group has been delivering exceptional childcare and early years education across the East Midlands for over 30 years. Proudly recognised as one of the Top 20 Nursery Groups in 2024, we are passionate about creating nurturing environments where children, families, and staff can thrive.

Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover, (With the possibility this could lead to a permanent role at one of our nurseries).
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Shifts between 7:30am and 6:00pm.
Salary: Up to £44,000 per annum + Annual salary reviews and bonus opportunities.

Benefits

  • £500 Welcome Bonus

  • £500 Recommend a Friend scheme

  • 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

  • Additional paid Wellbeing Day

  • Childcare discounts

  • Free confidential wellbeing and counselling support

  • Pension contribution scheme

  • Ongoing training and career progression

  • Free on-site parking

  • Team socials and our annual black-tie awards evening

Your Role

You will:

  • Lead the day-to-day running of the nursery

  • Inspire, support and develop your team

  • Maintain high standards of safeguarding, care and EYFS practice

  • Build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues

  • Support nursery occupancy and growth

  • Create a positive environment where children and staff thrive

What We’re Looking For:

  • Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

  • At least two years’ early years or other suitable experience

  • Experience leading and motivating a nursery team

  • Strong knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and regulatory requirements

  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

  • A positive, professional and family-focused approach

You’ll join a supportive team with structured induction, mentoring, in-house training and ongoing career development. Many of our colleagues have been with St George’s for over 15 years.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

If you’re passionate about early years and enjoy inspiring and developing teams, we’d love to hear from you.

Vacancy posted 13 days ago
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