Nursery Manager

Job summary

At Sunnyhill Day Nursery, we believe that every child deserves the best possible start in life. Located in a warm and welcoming environment, we pride ourselves on offering a safe, stimulating, and nurturing space where children aged 3 months to 5 years can grow, learn, and thrive.

Our dedicated team of early years professionals is passionate about creating a homely atmosphere and delivering high-quality, child-centred care and education. We follow the EYFS framework and focus on building strong partnerships with families to support each child’s individual needs and interests.

Sunnyhill has built a reputation in the local community for excellence in early years provision, and we’re now looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Nursery Manager to lead our outstanding team.

The Role

As Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of the nursery. You will inspire and support your team to deliver outstanding care and early learning experiences, while ensuring compliance with all regulatory and operational standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about early childhood education and ready to take ownership of a well-established and much-loved setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the nursery, ensuring high standards of care and education.

• Manage and support a team of early years practitioners, promoting professional development.

• Ensure full compliance with EYFS, safeguarding, health and safety, and Ofsted standards.

• Maintain strong relationships with parents, carers, and the wider community.

• Oversee staffing, budgets, occupancy, and administrative tasks.

• Promote a positive, inclusive culture for children, staff, and families.

• Ensure the nursery is inspection-ready and continuously improving in all areas.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses

• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

• Supportive and collaborative team environment

• Generous holiday allowance and pension scheme

• Discounted childcare places for staff

• A beautifully resourced nursery setting with a strong community feel