Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager – Hove, East Sussex, BN3

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Nursery Manager to lead our bespoke Nursery setting. Inspired by Nordic educational approaches, our nursery places academic confidence, emotional intelligence and happiness at the heart of early years development.

Benefits

• • Opportunity to complete further qualifications
• • Supportive, hands-on Director
• • Supportive and welcoming staff team
• • Childcare discount
• • Local transport links and on-site parking

Responsibilities

• • Lead the nursery’s day-to-day operations, ensuring high standards of care and education
• • Safeguard the welfare of children, staff and families at all times
• • Implement and maintain policies, procedures and best practice
• • Lead the EYFS curriculum in line with the nursery’s vision
• • Oversee observation, assessment and planning processes
• • Monitor progress using assessments, milestones and SMART targets
• • Manage, support and develop the staff team through effective leadership
• • Lead staff meetings and drive continuous improvement
• • Ensure compliance with OFSTED, EYFS and Health & Safety requirements

About You

• Previous experience as a Deputy Manager or Nursery Manager

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification

• English and Maths GCSEs

• Ideally working towards or holding EYPS or Early Years Foundation Degree

• Significant experience working with children aged 0–5

• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills

• Excellent knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and OFSTED standards

• Confident people manager with a proactive, professional approach

• Eligible to work in the UK

Are you a passionate Early Years Manager ready to grow your career?

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