Nursery Manager

Lead with Kindness, Inspire with Purpose – Join Nurtured Childcare as a Nursery Manager!

Passionate about early years? Ready to lead a nursery where children, creativity and people are genuinely at the heart of everything?

Nurtured Childcare has a rare opportunity for an inspirational Nursery Manager to join our Alverthorpe nursery. These opportunities don’t come along often because we pride ourselves on looking after our people and creating an environment where great leaders want to stay and grow.

If you’re ambitious, creative and passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Nursery Manager

Location : Alverthorpe

Salary : £38,000-£40,000 per year, up to £44k OTE

Hours : Full-time, over 4 or 5 days

Why Join Nurtured Childcare?

We’re not just a nursery group; we’re a place where magic happens every day. We encourage ideas, creativity and individuality, creating environments where children can thrive and our teams can flourish.

We believe in leading with kindness, supporting wellbeing and giving our Nursery Managers the autonomy to make their setting their own.

And what’s even better? Our Nursery Managers receive a free childcare place.

The Role:

As Nursery Manager at our Alverthorpe nursery, you’ll lead the setting with passion, creativity and purpose. You’ll be responsible for creating an outstanding environment for children while supporting and developing a team who are just as passionate about early years as you are.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Lead the nursery with autonomy, creating a setting where children and practitioners can flourish.

• Inspire, support and develop your team through strong leadership, mentoring and shared learning.

• Maintain high standards of care, education, safeguarding and customer service.

• Ensure practice is aligned with the EYFS framework and relevant Ofsted requirements.

• Create inspiring, welcoming and aesthetically engaging environments that spark children’s curiosity.

• Build positive and trusting relationships with children, families, colleagues and the wider community.

• Promote inclusive and adaptable practice, ensuring every child is valued and supported.

• Champion sustainability and encourage environmentally conscious practice throughout the nursery.

• Support effective budget management and make thoughtful decisions around nursery resources.

• Encourage creativity and new ideas, giving your team the confidence to think outside the box.

• Support your own professional development while encouraging continuous learning across the team.

Every day brings new opportunities to make a difference, making this an ideal role for an ambitious early years leader who wants the freedom to create something genuinely special.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for an inspirational leader who combines high standards with warmth, creativity and emotional intelligence.

Essential

• Level 3 Childcare qualification or above.

• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework.

• Understanding of safeguarding, Ofsted requirements and health & safety.

• Strong leadership and people management skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A genuine passion for supporting children and developing teams.

• Commitment to inclusive and adaptable practice.

Desirable

• Previous Nursery Manager or senior leadership experience.

• Experience managing budgets and financial resources.

• Experience preparing for or supporting Ofsted inspections.

• Knowledge or experience of sustainability within an early years setting.

Our Values:

The people who thrive at Nurtured Childcare share our core values:

• We Keep Our Pinky Promises

• We Think Outside the Box

• We Go to Infinity & Beyond

• ✨ We Celebrate Unique Journeys

• Curiosity Fuels Our Ability to Learn & Grow

• ❤️ We Change the World, One Smile at a Time

What We Can Offer You:

• Competitive salary of £38-40,000 per year.

• A free childcare place for Managers.

• Flexible working over 4 or 5 days.

• The autonomy to shape and develop your own nursery.

• A supportive organisation that genuinely values wellbeing.

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

• A creative and inclusive working environment.

• A team culture built around kindness, collaboration and support.

• The opportunity to make a lasting difference to children, families and your team.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re an inspirational early years leader looking for a rare opportunity to lead a nursery where creativity, kindness and individuality are genuinely valued, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us create something unique at Nurtured Childcare – a nursery where children thrive, teams flourish and every day brings a little more magic.

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