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Nursery Manager

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: EX1, Exeter, Devon

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Nursery Manager

Location: Cullompton, Devon (EX15)
Salary: Up to £53,000 per annum, depending on experience
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday

Are you an experienced Nursery Manager—or an accomplished Deputy Manager ready to take the next step?

We are recruiting for an exceptional Nursery Manager to lead a beautiful early years setting near Cullompton. This is an excellent opportunity for an inspirational and commercially capable leader who can maintain outstanding standards of care while developing a happy, motivated and successful team.

You will take overall responsibility for the nursery’s day-to-day operation, ensuring children receive a safe, nurturing and stimulating early years experience.

Key responsibilities

  * Lead, motivate and develop the nursery team

  * Maintain consistently high standards of childcare and education

  * Ensure the setting remains fully compliant with the EYFS, Ofsted and safeguarding requirements

  * Support staff through effective supervision, coaching and performance management

  * Build positive relationships with children, parents and the wider community

  * Manage staffing levels, rotas, occupancy and nursery budgets

  * Drive enquiries, registrations and occupancy

  * Oversee safer recruitment, induction and ongoing staff development

  * Create an inclusive environment in which children and colleagues can thrive

  * Work closely with senior leadership to support the nursery’s continued growth

About you

To be considered, you should have:

  * A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

  * Recent management experience within a nursery or early years setting

  * Strong knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements

  * Experience leading, developing and retaining an early years team

  * A confident understanding of nursery operations, occupancy and financial performance

  * Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

  * A genuine commitment to providing outstanding outcomes for children

  * The ability to balance high-quality childcare with effective commercial leadership

Benefits

  * Salary of up to £53,000, depending on experience

  * Free on-site parking

  * Employee discount scheme

  * Employee Assistance Programme, including access to Bupa counselling

  * Attractive village and countryside location

  * Staff room stocked with food and snacks

  * Support from an established senior leadership team

  * Genuine scope to shape and develop the setting

This position would suit an experienced Nursery Manager, Nursery General Manager, Early Years Manager or a high-performing Deputy Nursery Manager ready for greater responsibility.

Applications are being reviewed immediately. For a confidential discussion, apply today or contact Mike Price at Odin Recruitment Group Childcare

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