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JEM Childcare Solutions

Nursery Manager

Maidstone
£40k/yr
Posted about 16 hours ago
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About our Clients

South of Maidstone, our clients are seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to support the day to day running of this large and established Nursery, together with ensuring the teams in the rooms are delivering the highest possible early years education. Working a 40-hour week, our clients are offering a generous salary up to £40k depending on experience, together with fantastic benefits including a joining bonus. 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays together with additional days over Xmas break.

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What are Clients are looking for

Essential for the Nursery Manager Role

  • Level 3 or above Early Years / Childcare qualification (full and relevant)
  • Minimum 4 years’ experience in early years, including 2 years’ in a management or team-leading role
  • Experience leading or supporting Ofsted inspections
  • Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and health & safety practices
  • Experience managing nursery teams, occupancy, and budgets
  • Deliver high-quality care and learning while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements

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Ideal Nursery Manager Candidate

  • Passionate about early years and committed to outstanding outcomes
  • Confident leader, able to support and guide staff across the nursery
  • Experienced in leading a nursery, managing operations, and driving improvements
  • Proactive, flexible, and committed to maintaining high standards
  • Builds strong relationships with children, families, and staff

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Benefits

Nursery Manager Benefits and Perks

  • Company Pension
  • Employee Discounted Childcare
  • Birthday Off
  • Perkbox Goodies
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Flexibility to work around your life commitments
  • Recognition and rewards to say thank you for a job well done
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Skills

Nursery Management
Team Leadership
Ofsted Inspection Leadership
EYFS Knowledge
Safeguarding
Health & Safety Practices
Budget Management
Occupancy Management
Early Years Education
Staff Guidance
Operational Management
Statutory Compliance

Location

Maidstone, England, United Kingdom

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