The Bath Nursery Company
Nursery Manager
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Company Description
The Bath Nursery Company operates three nurseries across Bath and London, providing high-quality childcare and early years education to local families. The team is made up of professional, passionate nursery staff who are committed to creating safe, nurturing, and engaging environments for children.
Following an internal promotion, we are now recruiting for a Nursery Manager at our Combe Down Nursery and would welcome CVs from experienced candidates.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Nursery Manager with a minimum of 5 years of consistent management experience and a strong track record of leading practice within a team and maintaining high standards of early years education and care. This is a hands-on leadership role and we are specifically looking for candidates who are confident working alongside their team within the nursery environment rather than operating primarily from an office.
Key Priorities for the Role
- Leading and developing a strong, reflective staff team through coaching and professional development
- Driving high-quality, child-centred care and education across the setting
- Supporting marketing and enrolment activity to ensure sustainable business growth
- Developing strong, positive partnerships with parents and families
- Embedding a transparent safeguarding culture that is visible in everyday practice
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Operational Context
The Nursery Manager will be responsible for the overall quality of practice within the setting and for ensuring compliance with the Early Years Foundation Stage statutory framework. While the role requires knowledge of operational aspects such as safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory compliance, the nursery has a Finance Director responsible for financial management and a senior management team, including a regional SENDCo, that supports wider operational functions. This is a hands-on leadership role. We are seeking a manager who enjoys working alongside their team in the nursery environment and supporting practitioners in delivering outstanding care and education.
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Qualifications
Ideally, a degree-level qualification in Early Childhood or a related field, although extensive relevant leadership experience within early years settings will also be considered.
Salary and Working Pattern
Salary: Starting from £40,000, depending on qualifications and experience, but negotiable for the right applicant.
Hours: 36 hours per week across 4 days
Working hours fall between 7.30 am and 6.30 pm on a shift pattern, working opposite the Deputy Manager.
Why Join Us?
- Supportive team and ongoing training
- Opportunities to grow your career in Early Years
- A warm, caring environment where children and staff thrive
- 75% staff childcare discount
- Access to 24-hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- Training opportunities available up to level 6
This post is classed as ‘Regulated Activity’ and requires an Enhanced DBS check.
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