Nursery Manager in Bristol, Gloucestershire

Nursery Manager
Location: Bristol
Salary: £40,000 - £44,720 per annum
Hours: Full Time | Permanent

Are you an experienced Nursery Manager or an ambitious Deputy Nursery Manager ready to take the next step in your career?
We are seeking a passionate and driven Nursery Manager to lead a thriving early years setting in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee the day-to-day running of a well-established nursery, inspire a dedicated team, and create an exceptional environment where children can learn, develop, and thrive.

The Role
As Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership and performance of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care, education, compliance, and team development.

Key responsibilities include:
• Leading, motivating, and developing a team of early years professionals
• Driving outstanding childcare and learning outcomes for children
• Managing nursery operations, administration, and compliance
• Maintaining high standards across the nursery environment and resources
• Supporting staff recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management
• Building strong relationships with parents, carers, and external professionals
• Managing occupancy levels and supporting business growth objectives
• Leading inspections and ensuring all regulatory requirements are met

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
• Previous leadership experience within a nursery or early years setting
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills
• A passion for delivering outstanding childcare and education
Applications are welcomed from experienced Nursery Managers as well as Deputy Nursery Managers looking for their first management position.

What's on Offer?
Work-Life Balance & Family Benefits
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Christmas and New Year shutdown period
• Flexible working opportunities
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity pay
• Additional paid compassionate and bereavement leave

Health & Wellbeing
• 24/7 GP access
• Medical cashback scheme for a range of healthcare treatments
• Life assurance cover
• Wellbeing day each year
• Sick pay from day one

Financial Benefits
• Competitive salary with regular reviews
• Company pension contribution
• Excellent employee discount platform
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• Significant childcare discount

Training & Career Development
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing organisation
• Recognition and reward programmes
• Supportive leadership team and positive working culture

If you are ready to lead a successful nursery and make a real difference to children's early years development, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.