The Role
Lead day-to-day operations of a large nursery, manage teams, budgets and occupancy, ensure high-quality early years education and compliance with EYFS, safeguarding, health & safety and Ofsted requirements, and support staff development and family relationships.
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About our
Clients
South of Maidstone, our clients are seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to support the day to day running of this large and established Nursery, together with ensuring the teams in the rooms are delivering the highest possible early years education. Working a 40 hr week, our clients are offering a generous salary up to £40k depending on experience, together with fantastic benefits including a joining bonus. 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays together with additional days over Xmas break.
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
Company Pension
Employee Discounted Childcare
Birthday Off
Perkbox Goodies
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
- Confident leader able to support and guide staff across the nursery
- Passionate about early years and committed to outstanding outcomes; proactive and flexible
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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.
