The Role
Lead and manage a nursery setting, ensuring high standards of early years care, education, safeguarding, health and safety, and statutory compliance. Manage nursery staff, occupancy, budgets, inspections, and operational improvements while supporting high-quality learning outcomes. Build positive relationships with children, families, and employees, and provide confident leadership across the setting.
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About our
Clients
Our client, a
well-established nursery setting, based in Calne, South of Swindon, is seeking an experienced Nursery
Manager to lead and support the setting, ensuring high standards of
care and education. Working a 40 hr week, salary is c£38k with bonuses. Our client is looking ideally for a manager or deputy manager who has experience of managing a nursery. A £1000 joining bonus is also offered.
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
on site parking
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 full and relevant Early Years or Childcare qualification
- Minimum four years of experience in early years
- At least two years of management or team-leading experience
- Experience leading or supporting Ofsted inspections
- Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding practices
- Strong knowledge of health and safety practices
- Experience managing nursery teams, occupancy, and budgets
- Ability to deliver high-quality care and learning while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements
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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.
