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Day Nursery Manager

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Posted on Jun 12, 2026 by CV-Library
Bardwell, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£30k - £32.5k Annual
Full-Time
Nursery Manager

Location: Honnington
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Full-time, permanent

Our 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.

This 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.

The Role

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Lead and manage the nursery in line with EYFS, safeguarding and regulatory requirements

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Inspire, support and develop a committed staff team

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Ensure high standards of care, learning and development across all rooms

*

Manage staffing, ratios, rotas and performance

*

Build strong relationships with parents, carers and external professionals

*

Oversee compliance, policies, audits and inspections

*

Manage budgets, occupancy and operational efficiency

The Ideal Candidate

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Holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)

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Previous experience as a Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager ready to step up

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Strong understanding of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements

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Confident people manager with excellent communication skills

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Organised, professional and solution-focused

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Passionate about child development and quality practice

Benefits

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Competitive salary

*

Supportive ownership and senior leadership

*

Ongoing training and professional development

*

Clear progression opportunities

*

Generous holiday entitlement

*

Company pension scheme

*

Discounted childcare (where applicable)

If 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

Reference: 224593617

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CV-Library

Day Nursery Manager

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 12, 2026 by CV-Library

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Bardwell, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£30k - £32.5k Annual
Full-Time
Nursery Manager

Location: Honnington
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Full-time, permanent

Our 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.

This 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.

The Role

*

Lead and manage the nursery in line with EYFS, safeguarding and regulatory requirements

*

Inspire, support and develop a committed staff team

*

Ensure high standards of care, learning and development across all rooms

*

Manage staffing, ratios, rotas and performance

*

Build strong relationships with parents, carers and external professionals

*

Oversee compliance, policies, audits and inspections

*

Manage budgets, occupancy and operational efficiency

The Ideal Candidate

*

Holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)

*

Previous experience as a Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager ready to step up

*

Strong understanding of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements

*

Confident people manager with excellent communication skills

*

Organised, professional and solution-focused

*

Passionate about child development and quality practice

Benefits

*

Competitive salary

*

Supportive ownership and senior leadership

*

Ongoing training and professional development

*

Clear progression opportunities

*

Generous holiday entitlement

*

Company pension scheme

*

Discounted childcare (where applicable)

If 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
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Reference: 224593617

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