Senior Nursery Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Lincoln
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£45,000 / year
CATEGORY
Childcare
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SKILLS

Early Years Level 3 qualification EYFS knowledge Leadership and team management Time management and deadlines Organisational ability Communication skills Record keeping Staff supervision and induction

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Nursery Manager

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is looking for a passionate early years leader to inspire the Bournemouth team.

  • Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
  • Salary: £43,000 to £45,000 per year
  • Type: Permanent - Full-time
  • Closing date: 25/05/2026

Key Responsibilities

Lead the Nursery Management team to ensure the highest standards of Early Years care and education across the setting. Work closely with the Area Manager and Nursery Manager to create a shared vision of the setting. Have regular supervision meetings with your team to discuss their strengths and areas for improvement. Maintain an organised, safe and stimulating nursery environment. Keep accurate records and ensure procedures are followed throughout the nursery. Help build and maintain a reputation as the setting of choice in the area for both children and employees. Manage the nursery staff deployment to ensure it is always compliant with legal ratios. Understand and implement the company Policies and Procedures, Pedagogy and core values across the nursery. Support and inspire the whole team across the nursery and other nurseries within your nursery cluster. Support with projects across the wider business. Oversee the induction of new team members, welcoming them into the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] family.

Requirements

  • Hold a full and relevant Early Years Level 3 Childcare Qualification or higher
  • Demonstrate sound knowledge of the EYFS guidelines
  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience of leading and managing a team
  • Good time management, meeting deadlines
  • Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a family of inspiring nurseries and preschools with a passion for creating a friendly and inclusive place to work. Our mission is to create inspiring worlds full of awe and wonder, our recent double award win at Nursery World and NMT shows that we are the place to work. Our values are at the centre of everything we do: We are Always Learning, We are Inspirational, We have a Family Feel. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

  • Birthday Off
  • Fully Paid Sick Days (6 days)
  • Cashback Health Plan
  • Retail Discounts
  • Recognition & Rewards
  • Holiday Break between Christmas and New Year
  • 50% Childcare Discount
  • 24/7 Virtual GP Access
  • 24/7 Counselling Support
  • Discounted Gym Membership
  • Personal Financial Advisor Access
  • Pension Discovery
  • Learning Platform Access
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