The Role
Lead and grow a nursery setting: set up/open or support acquisitions, increase occupancy, manage staffing, budgets and finances, ensure compliance with EYFS, safeguarding and health & safety, support Ofsted inspections, and deliver high-quality care and learning for children and families.
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About our
Clients
Our client, based in Gosforth, is looking for a very experienced Manager to join them on their exciting journey to extend their Nursery provision. You will need to have experience of setting up and opening a setting, or of being part of an acquisition, together with experience of growing occupancy and nursery team. You will need to have experience in the financials of running a nursery, and be able to work alongside the Finance team on the business side of running a nursery. Ideally you will have taken a setting, with your team through a recent Ofsted Inspection and fully up to date on all new legislation and the EYFS.
Based on a 40 hr working week, salary is up to £50k depending on experience, together with Bonuses, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
Requirements
What
are Clients are looking for
Essential for the Nursery Manager Role
Level 3 or above Early Years / Childcare qualification (full and relevant)
Minimum 4 years’ experience in early years, including 2 years’ in a
management or team-leading role
Experience leading or supporting Ofsted inspections
Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and health & safety practices
Experience managing nursery teams, occupancy, and budgets
Deliver high-quality care and learning while ensuring compliance
with statutory requirements
Ideal Nursery Manager Candidate
Passionate about early years and committed to outstanding outcomes
Confident leader, able to support and guide staff across the nursery
Experienced in leading a nursery, managing operations, and driving improvements
Proactive, flexible, and committed to maintaining high standards
Builds strong relationships with children, families, and staff
Apply today to lead a nursery as the Nursery Manager and make a
real difference in children’s early years!
Benefits
Nursery Manager
Benefits and Perks
Company Pension
Employee Discounted Childcare
33 days Annual Leave inc Bank Holidays
Employee Assistance Programme
Flexibility to work around your life commitments
Recognition and rewards to say thank you for a job well done
Skills Required
- Level 3 or above Early Years / Childcare qualification (full and relevant)
- Minimum 4 years' experience in early years, including 2 years in a management or team-leading role
- Experience leading or supporting Ofsted inspections
- Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and health & safety practices
- Experience managing nursery teams, occupancy, and budgets
- Deliver high-quality care and learning while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements
- Passionate about early years and committed to outstanding outcomes
- Confident leader, able to support and guide staff across the nursery
- Experienced in leading a nursery, managing operations, and driving improvements
- Proactive, flexible, and committed to maintaining high standards
- Ability to build strong relationships with children, families, and staff
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The Company
What We Do
JEM Childcare Solutions is a UK-based specialist recruitment agency focused on the Early Years sector. It provides bespoke recruitment services for nurseries and Early Years professionals at all levels, helping childcare providers find suitable staff and candidates find appropriate roles. Based in Reigate, Surrey, the company works with nursery providers across London, the Home Counties, the wider UK, and selected international markets.
