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Nursery Manager

Job Posted: 4 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: CO10, Brundon, Suffolk

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

About the Role

We are recruiting for a Nursery Manager to lead a large, well-established nursery in Sudbury, currently entering an exciting new phase.

This is a 172-place setting undergoing a full refurbishment, due for completion shortly, offering a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader to take ownership of a refreshed environment and shape the next chapter of the nursery.

You will be responsible for the overall leadership, performance and quality of the setting, supported by a wider team and clear operational structure.

What you’ll be doing

  * Leading the day-to-day running of a large nursery setting

  * Driving high standards of care, education and compliance

  * Managing, supporting and developing a full staff team

  * Overseeing occupancy, staffing levels and financial performance

  * Building strong relationships with families and the local community

  * Ensuring a positive, engaged and high-performing team culture

  * Preparing for and maintaining strong Ofsted outcomes

About you

  * Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)

  * Proven experience as a Nursery Manager or strong Deputy ready to step up

  * Confident leading larger teams and managing operational performance

  * Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding

  * Commercial awareness alongside a passion for quality childcare

  * Driven, organised and able to lead from the front

What’s on offer

  * £40,000 salary

  * Performance-related bonus up to £5,000

Bonus structure includes:

  * Families & People – staff coverage, parent feedback, quality visits, team structure

  * Business & Costs – occupancy (FTE) and staff cost management

  * Recently refurbished, high-capacity setting

  * Supportive senior leadership team

  * Ongoing professional development

  * Clear opportunity to make a real impact

Why apply?

This is a standout opportunity to take on a large setting at a pivotal moment, with the backing and investment to build something special.

If you’re looking for a role where you can truly lead, influence and develop a team in a fresh environment, this is well worth exploring.

Apply now or get in touch for more information

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