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Nursery Manager
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Nursery Manager - A unique opportunity to launch and lead a brand-new nursery from the ground up.
£35,000 - £38,000 per annum + Share Options + Bonus Potential
40 hours per week | All Year Round | Godalming
We're seeking an ambitious, passionate, and entrepreneurial Nursery Manager to establish and grow an exciting new childcare setting in the heart of Godalming.
This is a rare opportunity to shape every aspect of a new nursery, from building a high-performing team and establishing an outstanding culture to creating a welcoming environment where children can thrive. You'll play a pivotal role in introducing a fresh, flexible childcare solution to local families and helping to grow an innovative childcare business from day one.
Our client is a family-run organisation that places equal importance on providing exceptional care for children and creating a supportive, rewarding workplace for its team.
What's on Offer?
- Salary of £35,000 - £38,000 per annum
- Up to 25% annual performance bonus
- Share Options Programme
- Up to 35 days annual leave, including: 8 bank holidays, 3 days between Christmas and New Year
- Your birthday off
- Childcare discount
- Employee referral scheme with rewards of up to £750
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- The chance to build and shape a nursery from its opening stage
- Genuine career development within a growing business
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Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are discretionary and may be subject to change.
The Role
As Nursery Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operation of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care, education, safeguarding, and compliance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading, motivating, and developing a dedicated nursery team
- Creating a warm, nurturing, and inspiring environment for children and families
- Driving outstanding practice in line with the EYFS framework
- Building strong partnerships with parents and the local community
- Ensuring compliance with all safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory requirements
- Supporting occupancy growth and the overall success of the nursery
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About You
We're looking for a confident and inspiring leader who is passionate about giving children the very best start in life.
You will have:
- A recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)
- Maths and English qualifications (or equivalent)
- Previous experience in a nursery management or leadership role
- Excellent knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding requirements
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- A proactive, positive, and enthusiastic approach
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- An Enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain one
Apply Today
If you're looking for the opportunity to make your mark and lead an exciting new nursery from the very beginning, we'd love to hear from you.
Rebecca.galloway@tinies.com
07586 693613
Tinies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
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