Day Nursery Manager
7 days ago
Sheffield
Nursery Manager\n\nLocation: Sheffield\nSalary: Competitive, dependent on experience + £2,000 welcome bonus\nHours: Full-time, permanent\n\nOur client, a well-established early years setting, is seeking an experienced and motivated Nursery Manager to lead their team and oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery.\n\nThis is an exciting opportunity for a confident leader who is passionate about high-quality early years education, team development, and creating a nurturing, safe environment where children can thrive.\n\nThe Role\n\n * \n\n Lead and manage the nursery in line with EYFS, safeguarding and regulatory requirements\n\n * \n\n Inspire, support and develop a committed staff team\n\n * \n\n Ensure high standards of care, learning and development across all rooms\n\n * \n\n Manage staffing, ratios, rotas and performance\n\n * \n\n Build strong relationships with parents, carers and external professionals\n\n * \n\n Oversee compliance, policies, audits and inspections\n\n * \n\n Manage budgets, occupancy and operational efficiency\n\nThe Ideal Candidate\n\n * \n\n Holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)\n\n * \n\n Previous experience as a Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager ready to step up\n\n * \n\n Strong understanding of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements\n\n * \n\n Confident people manager with excellent communication skills\n\n * \n\n Organised, professional and solution-focused\n\n * \n\n Passionate about child development and quality practice\n\nBenefits\n\n * \n\n Competitive salary\n\n * \n\n Supportive ownership and senior leadership\n\n * \n\n Ongoing training and professional development\n\n * \n\n Clear progression opportunities\n\n * \n\n Generous holiday entitlement\n\n * \n\n Company pension scheme\n\n * \n\n Discounted childcare (where applicable)\n\nIf you are an experienced early years professional looking for your next leadership role, or a Deputy Manager ready to take the next step, we would be delighted to hear from you