Nursery Manager

Dorchester, Dorset

£40,000 to £45,000 salary (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Monday to Friday / Opening Hours 7am to 6pm (shift patterns will vary)

We are looking for an experienced and qualified Nursery Manager to join a large nursery setting based in a beautiful setting with large indoor and outdoor spaces! This Ofsted rated Good nursery caters for all age ranges, from birth through to 5-years-old, and even offers Breakfast and After School provision for Primary School age children.

The nursery is easily accessible on road, public transport, and by foot, as it is located a short walk from both Dorchester South and Dorchester West train stations and offers ample parking.

This is a senior leadership role where you’ll take overall responsibility for the nursery –managing your staff, resources, and the nursery environment, supporting children’s learning and wellbeing, and building strong partnerships with families and the wider community. You’ll also play a key role in the business side of the nursery.

It’s a big role – but you won’t be on your own. You’ll have the support of our Directors, a committed leadership team, and clear policies and systems to guide you.

The organisation offer a great staff benefits package, including:

• Flexible working hours around your availability (individually negotiated)
• 50% discount on childcare fees
• 32 days holiday, including bank holidays, which rises every year up to 35 days
• Hot lunch provided when on duty
• Sick pay scheme (after one years' service)
• Funded qualifications to support your develop

You will need: 

• A full and relevant level 3 (or above) childcare qualification
• To be able to work a flexible rota between 7am-6pm Monday to Friday
• At least 2-3 years experience working in a similar role
• Strong leadership and management experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures
• The ability to build strong, nurturing relationships with parents, children, and the wider community
• A passion for childcare and child development and making a difference to the community

Your recruiter for this role is Steve Brennan, Recruitment Director at Love Childcare Recruitment. You can get in touch with him simply by applying directly to the role.