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Nursery Manager – Leicestershire Nurseries
Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week Salary: Starting from £17 per hour (£35,360 annual). Salary to be discussed based on experience and qualifications. Welcome Incentive: £500
Storal
Our Purpose
To give children healthy foundations in early years education, helping them build the confidence and resilience to succeed in later life.
About the Role
You’ll lead a team to shape the future of early years learning at one of Storal’s Leicestershire nurseries. In this role, you’ll:
- Drive the nursery’s success by ensuring the right team, culture, policies, and resources are in place.
- Offer innovative solutions for improvement, whether related to learning techniques, child engagement, or environmental enhancements.
- Embrace inclusivity to support the individual needs of children in your care.
- Foster a warm, nurturing environment that prepares children for school while developing essential life skills.
You’ll work alongside a supportive team, including an Operations Manager, Deputy Manager, Education Coach, and Early Years Educators.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations to deliver high standards of childcare and early education.
- Identify and implement improvement initiatives in teaching, learning, and childroom facilities.
- Support staff through training and guidance, aligning with Storal’s early years curriculum.
- Ensure strong safeguarding standards and DBS compliance across the team.
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Requirements
- A Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification in Early Years Education.
- GCSE Maths (or equivalent).
- Managerial experience, preferably in nursery administration or similar roles.
- Deep knowledge of the EYFS Framework.
- Experience in:
- Staff training and support.
- Provider responsibility, openness, and teamwork (reflecting Storal’s values).
- Leadership in early years settings.
- Excellent communication skills with both children and adults.
Our Environment
Our nurseries are warm, inviting, and child-forward, blending:
- Inclusivity-driven learning tailored to each child’s pace and personality.
- Dedicated outdoor spaces that encourage creative play, problem-solving, and hands-on discovery.
- Sustainably designed interiors that retain historical charm while inspiring learning.
- A community-focused approach where children thrive in a supportive and joyful atmosphere.
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Benefits
For you, we offer:
Work-Life Balance
✅ Enhanced holiday pay. ✅ Paid sick leave. ✅ Wellness benefit day (extra annual leave). ✅ Pay Captain for early access to salary.
Family Support
✅ Childcare discounts + funding. ✅ Compassionate leave for personal emergencies. ✅ Enhanced maternity leave policies.
Health & Wellness
✅ Partnerships with Vitality & Peppy (fertility & menopause support). ✅ Free gym discounts & movie tickets.
Development
✅ Micro-learning opportunities for career growth. ✅ Financial stability tools. ✅ Access to the Storal Support Fund.
Community & Recognition
✅ Termly inset days. ✅ Team member app for communication. ✅ Storal Awards programme.
Safeguarding Commitment
⚠️ Storal prioritises safeguarding, child welfare, and a feedback-driven workspace. All staff complete compliance checks (DBS, employment references) before employment. Safeguarding leads are designated in each setting.
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