Nursery Manager
Location: Colchester, Essex
Salary: 30,000 - 45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Nursery Manager - Colchester
VNA Education is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and nurturing nursery in Colchester for an experienced and passionate Nursery Manager.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated early years professional to lead a committed team, drive high standards of care and education, and make a lasting impact on children's development during their formative years.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day operations of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and education.
- Manage, motivate, and develop nursery staff through effective leadership and performance management.
- Ensure full compliance with EYFS, Ofsted, safeguarding, health & safety, and all relevant statutory requirements.
- Maintain strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external agencies.
- Oversee occupancy levels, admissions, and nursery growth initiatives.
- Monitor budgets, staffing ratios, and operational targets.
- Prepare for and manage Ofsted inspections.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and stimulating environment for children, families, and staff.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Nursery Manager, Deputy Nursery Manager, or Senior Nursery Leader.
- Relevant Early Years qualification (Level 3 minimum, Level 5 or above desirable).
- Strong working knowledge of the EYFS Framework and Ofsted requirements.
- Proven leadership and team management experience.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
- A genuine passion for early years education and child development.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of 30,000 - 45,000 per annum.
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Supportive and welcoming working environment.
- Ongoing professional development and training.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
If you are an ambitious early years professional looking to take the next step in your management career, we would love to hear from you.
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