Nursery Manager
Listed on 2026-08-09
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Education / Teaching
Child Development/Support, Preschool / Daycare, Early Childhood Education, Education Administration -
Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support, Preschool / Daycare
- Annual bonus: potential to earn a further £6,000
Lead a nursery where an exceptional earlyyearseducation, inspiring teams, a thrivingcommunityand happy children come together.
At Fennies, we nurture our people to build a thriving community for children, families and educators. If you’re a passionate leader ready to drive outstanding practice and develop a high-performing team, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.
Why join Fennies?We invest inand support our leaders so they can build exceptional nurseries.
Competitive salary and bonus- Up to £58,000annual salary
- Up to £6,000 annual performance-related bonus
- Up to 75% discount on childcare
- Personalised Clifton Strengths leadership coaching
- Dedicated learning and development programmes
- Mentoring and support from regional leadership
- A full central support team to enable you to focus on exceptional qualityof care and education
- 25days annualleaveincreasing by 1 day per year of service (up to 30) plus bank holidays
- Free daily meals from the Fennies Café
- Regular leadership forums and networking
- Summer BBQs, Christmaseventsand company celebrations
- Recognition and reward through the Fennies Club long service awards
As Nursery Manager, you will lead a team of passionate educators to deliver an exceptional earlyyearseducation while creating a positive and inspiring environment for children,families and staff.
You will:- Lead and inspire a team of early years professionals to deliver exceptional care and education
- Drive high standards across EYFS practice, delivering the Fennies 4D curriculum
- Maintain the highest standards in safeguarding and compliance at all times
- Build strong relationships with families and the local community
- Create a culture where educators feel supported,developed and empowered
- Lead continuous improvement across quality,occupancyand team engagement
- Prepare the nursery for Ofsted inspection andmaintainexceptional standards
- Champion Fennies’ mission to deliver an inspiring early education
You’rea confident and passionate early years leader who thrives on developing people and creating exceptional environments for children.
You will have:
- Strong knowledge of EYFS, Birth to 5 Matters and child development
- Experience leading teams in anearlyyearssetting
- A track recordof delivering high standards of care and education
- Experience of strong practice as a Key Person and in leading and implementing safeguarding,healthand safety, first aid and critical care policies.
- Strong leadership,communication and organisational skills
- GCSE Maths and English (Grade4/C or above); or equivalent
Most importantly, you will bring energy,empathy and ambition to create a nursery where children and educators thrive.
Become part of the Fennies DNAWe’re family-owned and family-run; this guides our culture, our decision-making, and what it feels like to be part of our team. We have a strong sense of community, with connections that bring us together and the systems and processes that mean our educators can focus on what they do best. Quality matters to us – starting with our people and curriculum - through to our beautiful buildings and inspiring environments.
We’re investing in Fennies, in our teams, and into the education we provide our children. Our People Promise inspires us to build the kind of culture that is ambitious, passionate and supportive. We provide the environment where you can:
- Be Yourself
- Come Together
- Be All In
- Go Further
At Fennies, we celebrate diversity and believe inclusive teams create stronger learning environments for children. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
SafeguardingFennies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide proof of identity. In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, online searches (including social media) may be conducted for shortlisted candidates.
* T&Cs apply in relation to referral bonus eligibility
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