Nursery manager

Nursery Manager – Mini Me Private Day Nursery

Location: Newport, South Wales
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000–£32,000 per annum (depending on experience)

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced, passionate and motivated Nursery Manager to lead our well-established team at Mini Me Private Day Nursery.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident, hands-on leader with strong organisational skills, a genuine passion for early years care and development, and the ability to inspire, support and develop a team.

We are looking for someone who will take pride in maintaining our high standards, build strong relationships with families and bring fresh ideas, enthusiasm and a proactive approach to the continued development of our nursery.

About Mini Me

Established in 2005, Mini Me Private Day Nursery is a privately owned childcare provider in Newport, offering a safe, secure and nurturing environment for children aged 8 weeks to 8 years.

Our nursery is registered for 66 places and operates Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, providing full-day, half-day and after-school care.

We pride ourselves on our welcoming, homely environment and our commitment to providing high-quality childcare.

The Role

As Nursery Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring high standards of childcare, safeguarding, staff performance and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, motivating and supporting the nursery team.

• Overseeing daily operations, staffing, rotas and occupancy.

• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and compliance with Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) requirements.

• Supporting children's development and ensuring high-quality childcare practices throughout the nursery.

• Building positive relationships with parents, families and external agencies.

• Overseeing nursery invoicing, fee collection and funding administration, including the Welsh Government Childcare Offer and Flying Start.

• Monitoring occupancy, supporting business performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.

• Maintaining accurate records, policies and procedures.

• Supporting staff development, performance management and ongoing training.

• Working closely with the nursery owner to drive continuous improvement and maintain the nursery's excellent reputation.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Previous nursery management or substantial early years leadership experience.

• A recognised childcare qualification at Level 3 or above, with Level 5 preferred or a willingness to work towards it.

• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

• Excellent knowledge of safeguarding, childcare regulations and CIW requirements.

• Experience managing staff, maintaining standards and supporting professional development.

• Good financial and administrative awareness, including nursery invoicing, funding and occupancy management.

• A confident, proactive approach with the ability to make decisions, solve problems and take ownership of responsibilities.

• A genuine passion for delivering high-quality childcare.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £32,000–£35,000 depending on experience.

• Full-time, permanent position.

• Monday to Friday working, with no weekends.

• Support from an experienced, hands-on nursery owner.

• Ongoing professional development and training.

• A friendly, established and supportive team.

• Staff events and social occasions.

• The opportunity to make a real difference and contribute to the future development of a successful, independent nursery.

If you are an experienced nursery professional ready for a rewarding leadership opportunity, we would love to hear from you.