Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager â?? Join Our Caring, Family-Run Team!
 
Are you a passionate Nursery Manager looking for a new opportunity?

At Starfish Childrenâ??s Day Nursery, weâ??re a friendly, family-run nursery with a long-standing reputation for providing outstanding care and education for young children. Weâ??re now looking for a Nursery Manager who shares our values and enthusiasm for helping children thrive in a nurturing, supportive environment.
 
About the Role
As our Nursery Manager, youâ??ll lead a dedicated and caring team, ensuring that our nursery continues to be a safe, happy, and inspiring place for every child. Youâ??ll play a key role in day-to-day operations - from guiding staff and supporting families to ensuring we meet the highest standards of care and education.
 
What youâ??ll do:

• Lead and motivate a talented team, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture
• Oversee daily operations including curriculum planning, staff scheduling, and parent communication
• Ensure all regulatory and safeguarding standards are met
• Manage budgets and support continuous improvement across the nursery
• Build warm, trusting relationships with children, families, and staff

 
What Weâ??re Looking For

• Proven leadership experience within an early yearâ??s setting
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A passion for providing high-quality childcare and early education
• Experience managing or supervising within a nursery or childcare setting
• Strong understanding of EYFS and health & safety regulations
• Proficiency in written and spoken English

 
What We Offer
 
When you join our team, youâ??ll become part of a close-knit, supportive community that values each personâ??s contribution. Weâ??re committed to your growth and wellbeing, and offer:

• Competitive salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per year
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Staff childcare discounts
• Free parking and a lovely on-site canteen
• Health & wellbeing support programme
• A genuinely friendly, family-feel workplace

 
Join Us!

If youâ??re a dedicated, hands-on professional who loves helping children learn, grow, and shine - weâ??d love to hear from you. Apply today to become part of our welcoming team and make a difference every single day.
 
Experience
Nursery: 5 years (preferred)
Childcare: 5 years (preferred)
Management: 3 years (required)

Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. 

Horizon Teachers, part of Operam Education Group.