Nursery Manager

Tops Day Nurseries Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Plymouth is seeking a Nursery Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure a safe, engaging environment for children. The role involves recruitment, managing budgets, and delivering educational activities while ensuring compliance with safeguarding standards. Candidates must have a Level 3 Early Years Qualification and experience in early years leadership. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities to contribute to a valued organization.

Benefits

Relocation packages available

Welcome bonus of £700

Qualifications

• Must have experience in Early Years Leadership.
• Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the nursery setting.
• Supervise children and ensure their safety.
• Plan and deliver educational activities.
• Communicate effectively with parents and staff.
• Manage nursery budget and recruitment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safeguarding procedures

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Nursery Manager – Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom

Salary: £35,000 per annum    Job type: Full Time Permanent

Relocation packages available

Welcome bonus: £700

Nursery name: Tops Prince Rock Nursery is a 42 place Day Nursery & Pre-School situated in Plymouth. The nursery runs several extra-curricular activities including cooking school, Boogie Mites, yoga, tooth brushing and much more.

Why Join Tops Day Nurseries? At Tops Day Nurseries, we’ve been shaping futures since 1990. As the UK’s largest employee-owned childcare group, we know that valuing people is the key to success. When you join us, you become more than an employee—you become a co-owner with a voice, opportunities to grow, and a share in our success. We have over 30 nurseries across the South of England and provide outstanding early years education and childcare for babies, toddlers, and preschool children. We offer apprenticeship opportunities, Nursery Practitioners, Nursery Managers & Casual staff. We are proud to be recognised as a World’s Happiest Workplace 2025 and one of the Top 10 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK (2024).

About The Nursery Manager Role

Do you have Early Years Leadership experience and are you looking for a fresh new challenge? As a Nursery Manager, you’ll help create a safe, educational, and fun environment for the children in our care. You’ll supervise children, ensure their safety, and organize activities such as games, crafts, and educational tasks. You’ll work to ensure a positive, engaging environment for children during a key development phase.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership and management of the nursery setting
• Supervise children, ensure safety and wellbeing
• Plan and deliver engaging, educational activities
• Communicate effectively with children, staff and parents
• Manage recruitment and interviewing of potential candidates
• Manage and maintain the nursery budget
• Coordinate marketing materials and campaigns
• Oversee facility and equipment maintenance
• Provide updates to parents on child progress and behaviour
• Handle enrolment, payments, and policy enquiries
• Plan age-appropriate annual events and activities
• Prepare for Ofsted inspections and implement feedback

What are we looking for?

• Minimum of Level 3 Early Years Qualification
• Solid knowledge of the EYFS
• Strong safeguarding procedures understanding

Important Safeguarding Information

Because this role involves regulated activity with children, all candidates must:

• Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service. If you don’t yet have one, you’ll need to cover the cost.
• Be eligible to work in regulated roles and not be on the Children’s Barred List.
• Successfully complete background and reference checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

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Excited to make a difference? Take the next step in your career and join Tops Day Nurseries.

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