Permanent Nursery Manager

Location GU32
Category Nursery
Job Type Full Time
Salary £45,000 – £50,000 per year
Posted 4 November 2026
Reference 90000000000000171

Job Description:

  • Permanent Nursery Manager – Petersfield
    £45,000 – £50,000 | Full-Time | Permanent

    Are you an experienced Nursery Manager looking for your next leadership opportunity?

    We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established, independent nursery seeking an exceptional leader to oversee a large, thriving early years setting. Catering for up to 90 children across four age-group rooms, the nursery offers outstanding indoor and outdoor learning opportunities, including a strong emphasis on outdoor learning and Forest School.

    This role would suit an experienced Nursery Manager who has previously managed a larger setting and is confident leading sizeable teams, maintaining occupancy, driving quality standards, and ensuring exceptional outcomes for children, families, and staff.

    The Role

    As Nursery Manager, you’ll lead the day-to-day operation of the nursery, ensuring outstanding standards of care, education, safeguarding, and compliance. You’ll be a visible and hands-on leader with excellent people management skills and a genuine passion for high-quality early years education.

    Key Requirements

    • Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification.
    • At least 2 years’ experience as a Nursery Manager or in a similar senior leadership role.
    • Experience managing a larger nursery environment.
    • Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and Ofsted requirements.
    • Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams.
    • Excellent organisational and communication skills.

    Benefits

    • Salary £45,000 – £50,000 DOE
    • Ongoing training and professional development
    • Career progression opportunities
    • Company pension scheme
    • Childcare discount
    • Wellbeing initiatives and team events
    • Free parking
    • Cycle to Work scheme

    Apply Today

    If you’re a passionate and experienced Nursery Manager looking to lead a dynamic, high-quality nursery with a strong focus on outdoor learning and child-centred practice, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV to find out more.

    If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you., please email your CV to Rebecca.Galloway@tinies.com or call 07586 693613 to take the next step in your early years career!

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