Nursery Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Stamford
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£38,000 / year
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Level 3 Early Years qualification Leadership skills People management EYFS framework knowledge Ofsted standards compliance Safeguarding SENCO qualification Deputy Manager experience

FULL DESCRIPTION

Nursery Manager

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Nursery Manager for a charming boutique-style nursery in Stamford, PE9. This is a full-time position (4 days per week, 38 hours) with a salary of £35,000-£38,000 per annum. The nursery caters for children aged 3 months to 5 years and has a stable team of around 20 staff. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted, the nursery is looking for a strong manager to refresh and develop the setting.

Job Description

  • Nursery Manager - Stamford PE9 - 4 days (38 hours per week) - £35,000-£38,000 PA - ASAP start

About the Setting

This is a charming, boutique-style nursery located in the heart of Stamford, set on one of its quaint lanes. The setting caters for children aged 3 months to 5 years and prides itself on offering a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment. With a well-established and stable team of around 20 staff, the nursery has built a strong foundation and a positive culture. It also offers a beautiful forest school provision, giving children unique outdoor learning experiences. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted in July last year, the nursery is now looking for a strong manager to refresh and further develop the setting. They are open to the possibility of a temp-to-perm manager.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary of £35,000 – £38,000 per annum
  • 28 days holiday, increasing with length of service (up to an additional 3 days)
  • Bank holidays do not need to be taken from annual leave
  • Childcare discount
  • Supportive, stable team environment
  • Opportunity to make a real impact and shape the nursery’s future
  • Flexible opportunity with permanent and temp-to-perm options available

Requirements

  • Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years (Level 5 or willingness to work towards highly desirable)
  • SENCO qualification or experience preferred
  • Strong leadership and people management skills
  • Previous experience as a Deputy Manager in a large setting or nursery chain, or experience driving cultural change within a team
  • Solid knowledge of the EYFS framework and Ofsted requirements
  • Passion for delivering high-quality childcare and early education

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the day-to-day running of the nursery
  • Support, motivate, and develop a team of approximately 20 staff
  • Drive improvements and refresh the nursery’s culture and practices
  • Ensure high standards of care, education, and safeguarding
  • Maintain compliance with EYFS and Ofsted standards
  • Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and the wider community
  • Oversee staffing, ratios, and operational efficiency
  • Support continuous improvement following the recent Ofsted inspection

Shift: 4 days - 7:30am-6pm

Job Certifications

  • Level 3 Childcare Certificate Full and Relevant

Branch Details

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Cambridgeshire
Unit 20, Victoria Way, Office 4, Basepoint Business Centre
Kent, Kent, DA1 5FS
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