Nursery Manager – Lead Our Brand-New Early Years Setting

1 week ago

Walsall WS LX, United Kingdom P&P DAY NURSERY Full time £30,000 - £40,000 per year

About Us:

P&P Day Nursery is an exciting, brand-new early years setting dedicated to providing exceptional care and education for children aged 0–5. Our mission is to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where every child can flourish, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential.

As we prepare to open our doors, we are building our nursery from scratch. This means recruiting and assembling a team of passionate, skilled professionals to establish our culture, set high standards, and deliver outstanding early years education. We are seeking a Nursery Manager to lead this process and shape the nursery from the very beginning.

The Role:

As Nursery Manager, you will take a hands-on leadership role in launching and running the nursery from the ground up. You will be responsible for setting up operations, recruiting the team, and ensuring smooth day-to-day management while maintaining compliance with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding policies, and EYFS standards. This is a unique opportunity to influence the nursery's direction, deliver outstanding early years experiences, and build a motivated, high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the opening, registration, and operational management of the nursery from scratch
  • Recruit, manage, and develop a new team of early years practitioners
  • Ensure full compliance with Ofsted standards, health & safety, and safeguarding requirements
  • Maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for all children
  • Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and the local community
  • Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching, learning, and care
  • Manage budgets, resources, and occupancy targets efficiently
  • Prepare the nursery for inspections and maintain outstanding practice
  • Drive continuous improvement and uphold the nursery's high standards

Requirements:

  • Minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years (Level 5 or above preferred)
  • Proven experience in an Ofsted-regulated early years setting
  • Strong leadership, organisational, and team management skills
  • In-depth knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and health & safety regulations
  • Passion for early years education and commitment to high-quality care
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to inspire, lead, and motivate a new team from scratch

Desirable:

  • Previous experience as a Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager
  • Paediatric First Aid and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training
  • Experience in opening a new setting or managing nursery start-up procedures

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of an exciting new nursery launch and recruit and build your team from scratch
  • Opportunity to influence the culture, standards, and success of the setting
  • Work with a supportive senior management team
  • Access to professional development opportunities
  • A rewarding role with real impact on children, families, and the community

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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