Nursery Manager
7 days ago
Brighton
Overview We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Nursery Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our childcare setting. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring outstanding standards of care and education, maintaining compliance, and driving the overall success of the nursery. The successful candidate will be a strong leader with a passion for early years education, capable of managing a team, developing high-quality learning environments, and building strong relationships with families. You will take full accountability for the nursery’s performance, including staff, safeguarding, quality of care, and operational efficiency. Responsibilities • Take full responsibility for the overall leadership, management, and performance of the nursery, • Lead, inspire, and manage the nursery team, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management, • Oversee daily nursery operations to ensure a high-quality, safe, and stimulating environment for all children, • Ensure full compliance with all regulatory requirements, including EYFS, Ofsted standards, safeguarding, and health & safety legislation, • Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), ensuring safeguarding procedures are fully embedded and upheld, • Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with parents and carers, ensuring excellent communica...