Nursery Manager

Overview Full time | JEM Childcare Solutions | United Kingdom Posted On 27/03/2026 City Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 Salary £38,000.00 – £42,000.00 Job Information Job Level: Nursery Manager Early Years Responsibilities In central Leicester, our clients are looking for a passionate and experienced Nursery Manager for a small but growing setting, part of a lovely well established family group. You will need to be an experienced manager or very strong deputy manager who is up for a challenge and is supporting and growing occupancy and the team. This is a Monday to Friday role, 40 hours per week, with salary depending on experience and great benefits.

Lead and manage a small but growing nursery setting within a well-established family group. Support and grow occupancy and develop the nursery team. Cover Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

Salary dependent on experience with great benefits. Requirements 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 Benefits Company Pension Employee Discounted Childcare Employee Assistance Programme Flexibility to work around your life commitments Recognition and rewards for a job well done #J-18808-Ljbffr