Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager

Location:

Cullompton, Devon (EX15) Salary:
Up to £53,000 per annum, depending on experience

Contract:

Full-time, permanent

Hours:

Monday to Friday Are you an experienced Nursery Manager—or an accomplished Deputy Manager ready to take the next step? We are recruiting for an exceptional Nursery Manager to lead a beautiful early years setting near Cullompton. This is an excellent opportunity for an inspirational and commercially capable leader who can maintain outstanding standards of care while developing a happy, motivated and successful team.

You will take overall responsibility for the nursery's day-to-day operation, ensuring children receive a safe, nurturing and stimulating early years experience. Key responsibilities Lead, motivate and develop the nursery team Maintain consistently high standards of childcare and education Ensure the setting remains fully compliant with the EYFS, Ofsted and safeguarding requirements Support staff through effective supervision, coaching and performance management Build positive relationships with children, parents and the wider community Manage staffing levels, rotas, occupancy and nursery budgets Drive enquiries, registrations and occupancy Oversee safer recruitment, induction and ongoing staff development Create an inclusive environment in which children and colleagues can thrive Work closely with senior leadership to support the nursery's continued growth About you To be considered, you should have: A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above Recent management experience within a nursery or early years setting Strong knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements Experience leading, developing and retaining an early years team A confident understanding of nursery operations, occupancy and financial performance Excellent communication and relationship-building skills A genuine commitment to providing outstanding outcomes for children The ability to balance high-quality childcare with effective commercial leadership Benefits Salary of up to £53,000, depending on experience Free on-site parking Employee discount scheme Employee Assistance Programme, including access to Bupa counselling Attractive village and countryside location Staff room stocked with food and snacks Support from an established senior leadership team Genuine scope to shape and develop the setting This position would suit an experienced Nursery Manager, Nursery General Manager, Early Years Manager or a high-performing Deputy Nursery Manager ready for greater responsibility.

Applications are being reviewed immediately. For a confidential discussion, apply today or contact Mike Price at Odin Recruitment Group Childcare.