Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager
Location: Penrith
Contract: Full-time | Permanent
Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum

Lead a Nursery. Inspire a Team. Make a Lasting Impact.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate Nursery Manager to take the lead of a newly refurbished nursery setting in Penrith. This is a fantastic chance to join a well-established and highly respected nursery group, known for its supportive culture, strong values, and commitment to delivering exceptional early years education.

If you are a confident and motivated Nursery Manager—or an experienced Deputy ready to step up—this role offers the perfect platform to lead a thriving setting and make a meaningful difference in children’s early development.

About the Role

As Nursery Manager, you will take full responsibility for the leadership and smooth running of the setting, ensuring the highest standards of care, education, and compliance are consistently maintained.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the day-to-day operations of the nursery
• Inspiring, supporting, and developing a dedicated early years team
• Maintaining outstanding standards of safeguarding, care, and learning
• Building strong, positive relationships with parents, carers, and the local community
• Driving occupancy, performance, and continuous improvement across the setting
• Ensuring full compliance with EYFS, Ofsted, and all regulatory requirements

About You

To succeed in this Nursery Manager role, you will bring:

• Experience as a Nursery Manager or a strong Deputy Nursery Manager ready to progress
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years
• Proven leadership experience within a nursery or early years environment
• Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• Good understanding of safeguarding, EYFS, and Ofsted frameworks
• A proactive, inspiring, and child-focused approach

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £36,000 per annum
• Opportunity to lead a newly refurbished, modern nursery setting
• Convenient location with strong transport links
• Generous childcare discount (T&Cs apply)
• Supportive, people-focused organisation with a strong reputation

Additional Benefits

• Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks daily
• Excellent training and professional development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Wellbeing support, staff rewards, and regular team events
• Long service awards
• Your birthday off
• Pension scheme and enhanced holiday entitlement
• Central support team available to assist you
• Performance-related bonus scheme

Why Join This Organisation?

• Recognised as a Great Place to Work 2025/26
• Listed among the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women
• Award-winning nursery group with a strong national reputation
• Genuine commitment to staff development, wellbeing, and career progression

Important Information

Please note: this Nursery Manager role does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Apply Now

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Nursery Manager—or grow further in a leadership role within early years—we would love to hear from you. This is a brilliant opportunity to lead, inspire, and make a real difference in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful Nursery Manager candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

To apply, please send your CV to Clarus Education. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 2 working days.

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