Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager

Location: Cullompton, Devon (EX15)
Salary: Up to £53,000 per annum, depending on experience
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday

Are you an experienced Nursery Manager—or an accomplished Deputy Manager ready to take the next step?

We are recruiting for an exceptional Nursery Manager to lead a beautiful early years setting near Cullompton. This is an excellent opportunity for an inspirational and commercially capable leader who can maintain outstanding standards of care while developing a happy, motivated and successful team.

You will take overall responsibility for the nursery’s day-to-day operation, ensuring children receive a safe, nurturing and stimulating early years experience.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the nursery team
• Maintain consistently high standards of childcare and education
• Ensure the setting remains fully compliant with the EYFS, Ofsted and safeguarding requirements
• Support staff through effective supervision, coaching and performance management
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and the wider community
• Manage staffing levels, rotas, occupancy and nursery budgets
• Drive enquiries, registrations and occupancy
• Oversee safer recruitment, induction and ongoing staff development
• Create an inclusive environment in which children and colleagues can thrive
• Work closely with senior leadership to support the nursery’s continued growth

About you

To be considered, you should have:

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
• Recent management experience within a nursery or early years setting
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements
• Experience leading, developing and retaining an early years team
• A confident understanding of nursery operations, occupancy and financial performance
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine commitment to providing outstanding outcomes for children
• The ability to balance high-quality childcare with effective commercial leadership

Benefits

• Salary of up to £53,000, depending on experience
• Free on-site parking
• Employee discount scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme, including access to Bupa counselling
• Attractive village and countryside location
• Staff room stocked with food and snacks
• Support from an established senior leadership team
• Genuine scope to shape and develop the setting

This position would suit an experienced Nursery Manager, Nursery General Manager, Early Years Manager or a high-performing Deputy Nursery Manager ready for greater responsibility.

Applications are being reviewed immediately. For a confidential discussion, apply today or contact Mike Price at Odin Recruitment Group Childcare.