The Role
Manage the daily operations of a large nursery, leading staff, maintaining high-quality early years care, ensuring EYFS, safeguarding, health and safety, and statutory compliance. Responsibilities include managing occupancy and budgets, supporting children’s learning and development, guiding staff, building family relationships, driving improvements, and preparing for and supporting Ofsted inspections.
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About our
Clients
Our Clients amazing Nursery in South Gloucestershire, Thornbury, are seeking a very experienced Nursery Manager to support the full operations of the Nursery on a daily basis. Supporting a large team, 40 hours a week salary is c£45k depending on experience. Ideally you will be an experienced Nursery Manager, managed large settings, together with taking a setting through an Ofsted Inspection. Great benefits with this provider including Xmas Closure and 25 days annual leave, bonuses, and onsite parking.
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
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
- At least 4 years of early years experience
- At least 2 years of management or team-leading experience
- Experience leading or supporting Ofsted inspections
- Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and health and safety practices
- Experience managing nursery teams, occupancy, and budgets
- Ability to deliver high-quality care and learning while ensuring statutory compliance
- Passion for early years and commitment to outstanding outcomes
- Confident leadership and ability to guide nursery staff
- Experience 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.
