Nursery Manager

Overview

Join the Finkley Nurseries Team as a Nursery Manager!

Location:

Andover.

Hours:

Full-Time (38/40 hours per week) over 4 Days. Salary:
Up to £39,520 annually.

At Finkley Nurseries, we create a nurturing environment where children can embark on exciting adventures every day. Our ethos is making sure Happy Children, Happy Parents, and Happy Staff are at the heart of everything we do. With access to Finkley Down Farm, Solstice Play, and our private Bertie Bus for outings, we offer experiences for both children and staff.

Benefits

• Badge scheme — earn an additional +30p per hour; increase your hourly rate through moments, planning, and checklists
• Up to 6 weeks holiday plus your birthday off
• Volunteer day — support a charity of your choice
• 50% childcare discount
• Wellbeing support (Health Assured and attendance rewards)
• 100+ training courses and SENCO development
• £100 welcome bonus for resources
• Free uniform and DBS
• Referral bonuses up to £750
• Free family access to Finkley Down Farm and Solstice Play

Keep in mind that staff thrive when the nursery supports them and our children benefit as a result.

• Inspire, motivate, and develop an amazing team
• Create a positive culture where children and staff thrive
• Drive occupancy through community engagement, marketing, and exceptional parent experiences
• Manage admissions, waiting lists, and enrolments
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery with confidence and positivity

• Lead exceptional EYFS practice throughout the nursery
• Support the team to deliver inspiring learning experiences every day
• Oversee planning, observations, and assessments using Famly
• Champion inclusive practice alongside the SENCO team
• Ensure every child receives the very best start in life

• Lead safeguarding across the nursery as DSL (or support where appropriate)
• Maintain outstanding compliance and prepare confidently for Ofsted inspections
• Ensure safer recruitment and safeguarding practices are embedded
• Promote a culture where children’s safety always comes first

• Oversee health and safety, hygiene and site maintenance
• Monitor budgets and supplier relationships
• Ensure rotas, staffing, and resources are effectively managed
• Create an environment that is safe, welcoming, and inspiring

• Coach, mentor, and inspire practitioners to reach their full potential
• Deliver supervisions, appraisals, and development plans
• Support apprentices and future leaders
• Celebrate achievements and create opportunities for progression

• Create lasting relationships with families
• Lead show rounds and welcome new children into the nursery
• Handle feedback with confidence and professionalism
• Be the face of your nursery within the local community

• Complete key reports and nursery documentation
• Manage newsletters, planning, safeguarding and health & safety records
• Plan ahead using the weekly manager planner

Keep the nursery organized, compliant and running like clockwork.

Ready for your next challenge?

If you’re looking for more than a standard Nursery Manager role, if you want to lead an amazing team, and if you want to make a real difference every day, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Attraction Nurseries family.

Equality and diversity:
Attraction Nurseries is an equal opportunities employer. All positions are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.