Nursery Manager

Company: Sable Recruitment
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Location: Leicester
Job Description:

Nursery Manager – Leicester

Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £26,000.00-£31,000.00 per year

We are proud to be working on behalf of our client in Leicester who are currently recruiting for a Nursery Manager. This position offers a competitive salary, great company benefits, and requires a minimum of Level 3 in Childcare and at least 2 years of experience as a Deputy Nursery Manager or above.

The setting achieved an overall grade of “Good” in its latest Ofsted inspection and is committed to maintaining and improving this rating.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in the daily running and operations of the setting, responsible for staff training and development, recruitment, and reviewing policies and procedures. They will also serve as the first point of contact for all stakeholders with any enquiries.

Responsibilities

  • To be responsible for all aspects of people management
  • Providing staff with feedback
  • To be responsible for recruitment
  • Ensure staff are offered frequent and relevant training and development
  • To ensure the maintenance of consistently high standards
  • Develop and maintain systems which support quality standards
  • Ensure the nursery runs to full capacity
  • To cover ratios as and when required

Requirements

  • Minimum of Level 3 in Childcare
  • Minimum of 2 years previous experience as a Deputy Manager or above
  • Knowledge of safeguarding
  • Excellent understanding and knowledge of Ofsted standards

Benefits

  • Company events
  • Company pension

Schedule

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Commute/Relocation

  • Leicester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question

  • Do you have a full Level 3 or above in Childcare?

Work Authorization

  • United Kingdom (required)

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Posted: July 15th, 2026