Nursery Manager

Nexter Ltd


Job Location:

Huddersfield - UK

Yearly Salary: £ 32000 - 32000
Experience Required: 1-3years
Posted on: 4 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Nursery Manager

Location: Huddersfield

Salary: 32000 per annum

Hours: Full-time 40 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

About the Nursery

The Nursery operates with a clear vision to provide an outstanding warm and home-like childcare environment where children can thrive through play.
Our mission is to spark natural curiosity and deliver individualised learning journeys led by dedicated staff giving every child the best early education in a safe stimulating setting.
Anchoring our daily practice are four core values: Education through play to ensure every child succeeds; Independence by nurturing confident learners; Well-being by prioritising the mental and physical health of children and staff; and consideration for others to build strong character and resilience.

About the role


Are you an experienced passionate and hands-on childcare leader We are looking for an inspiring Nursery Manager to head up our fantastic team.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a collaborative leader who loves being part of the action. We need someone who is genuinely willing to support the nursery in all aspects of its daily operations. From mentoring staff and building brilliant relationships with parents to stepping into the rooms and enjoying our incredible outdoor space you will be the driving force behind our nurserys continued success.

Crucially you will bring sharp commercial awareness to the role. Working under the strategic direction of our consultant you will take the lead on local marketing initiatives to drive enquiry levels maximize occupancy and showcase our wonderful nursery to the wider community.

Key Responsibilities

  • Day-to-Day Leadership: Oversee the smooth running of the nursery ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and maintaining our high standards of care.

  • Team Inspiration: Mentor guide and inspire our dedicated and friendly staff team fostering a positive collaborative and happy working environment.

  • All-Around Support: Actively support the nursery in all aspects demonstrating a flexible "can-do" approach to both administrative management and hands-on childcare.

  • Community & Partnerships: Maintain excellent warm communication with parents and carers keeping them at the heart of their childs journey.

  • Safeguarding: Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) ensuring the safety happiness and wellbeing of all children is always the top priority.

  • Marketing & Occupancy: Take the lead on nursery marketing strategies under external direction actively promoting the setting to boost enrollment and build a strong local brand presence.

  • Commercial Management: Demonstrate strong commercial awareness by managing occupancy levels fee collection and nursery budgets effectively to ensure business growth.



Requirements

What We Are Looking For

  • Experience: Proven management experience within an Early Years setting (as a Nursery Manager or an experienced Deputy Manager looking to step up).

  • Qualifications: A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years (Level 4 or a Degree is highly desirable).

  • Mindset: A flexible proactive attitude with a genuine willingness to roll up your sleeves and support the team wherever needed.

  • Passion: A shared passion for delivering outstanding childcare and creating a fun stimulating environment for children.

  • Knowledge: Up-to-date robust knowledge of the EYFS safeguarding procedures and inspection frameworks.

  • Commercial Acumen: Strong business awareness with experience in managing occupancy budgets and driving local marketing efforts.




Benefits

Whats on Offer

  • A competitive salary of 32000 per year.

  • The chance to lead a nursery with an unrivalled outdoor area and a fantastic local reputation.

  • A supportive warm and genuinely friendly working environment.

  • Excellent opportunities for professional growth and development.

How to Apply

If you have the management experience we need and a passion for all-around nursery excellence we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience to or click Apply Now for a confidential discussion.




Required Skills:

Who We Are Looking For: We pride ourselves on providing nurseries with enthusiastic reliable staff who genuinely love working with children. We have roles across two tiers: The Qualified Tier (Level 2 & Level 3): You hold a Full & Relevant Early Years or Childcare qualification (e.g. NVQ CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator NNEB). Please note: Due to government ratio regulations Health & Social Care or Teaching Assistant (TA) qualifications do not meet the criteria for Qualified Practitioner rates. The Unqualified/Support Tier: You might not have the official paperwork but you have the heart for it! We welcome warm experienced applicants with 3 months of verifiable experience working in a private nursery or preschool setting. Compliance (The 2025 Standard): Safety first! To be counted in nursery ratios you must hold a Full Paediatric First Aid (PFA) certificate. If you dont have one right now you must be willing to complete the training immediately to keep our little ones safe and compliant with regulations.

Nursery ManagerLocation: HuddersfieldSalary: 32000 per annumHours: Full-time 40 hours per weekContract: PermanentAbout the NurseryThe Nursery operates with a clear vision to provide an outstanding warm and home-like childcare environment where children can thrive through play. Our mission is to spar...