About the role
Are you a driven, ambitious leader who believes outstanding early years practice should be the norm, not the exception? We are looking for a Nursery Manager who can lead with passion, purpose, and precision, raising quality, inspiring staff and ensuring exceptional outcomes for children.
About the role
You will lead the setting with a strong focus on excellence, quality improvement, and professional growth. You will model outstanding practice, drive high standards across each cohort, and create a culture where staff are motivated, reflective, and committed to continuous improvement.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives on developing others, embedding best practice, and ensuring every child receives the highest-quality care and education.
Key responsibilities
Lead the setting to deliver consistently high-quality early years provision
Champion exceptional adult-child interactions and purposeful teaching
Embed best practice aligned with EYFS, Ofsted expectations, and current research
Drive staff development through coaching, supervision, and performance management
Monitor quality through observations and audits
Ensure a well-sequenced, ambitious curriculum that supports strong progress
Maintain a culture of accountability, professionalism, and excellence
Oversee safeguarding, welfare, and statutory compliance
Build strong partnerships with parents and the wider community
Ensure the setting remains inspection-ready at all times
We are looking for a leader who is:
Experienced in early years leadership and passionate about quality
Skilled at coaching, inspiring, and challenging staff
Knowledgeable in early years pedagogy and best practice
Reflective, strategic, and improvement-driven
Confident in maintaining high expectations and addressing underperformance
Committed to safeguarding and children's wellbeing
If this sounds like you....
You will thrive in this role and play a pivotal part in shaping a setting where excellence is the everyday standard and every child receives the very best start.
Our setting is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and shortlisted candidates will be asked to share any relevant criminal history prior to interview.
The successful applicant will also be subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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