Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager - LynehamAre you a passionate, values-driven early years professional ready to take the next step in your career? At Sunny Days Children’s Nursery, we are looking for a dedicated Nursery Manager to lead our warm and welcoming nursery in Lyneham, Wiltshire. This is a rare opportunity to take a “good” setting and make it “great” with real autonomy, vision, and space for innovation.As a small, community-focused nursery group, our values are at the heart of everything we do: Safety, Acceptance, Fostering Growth, and Engagement. We believe in creating inclusive, nurturing spaces where children, families, and staff thrive together. About the RoleThis is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week across a shift pattern between 7:30am and 6:00pm. It’s a fantastic opportunity for an experienced nursery leader or a motivated, values-aligned candidate who may be earlier in their leadership journey but is ready to grow with the right support.You will lead daily operations to ensure outstanding care, education, and compliance. With a supportive Area Manager and team behind you, you’ll have the tools and autonomy to build a thriving nursery community. At Sunny Days we offer coaching, leadership CPD, and well-being days as part of the role. Key ResponsibilitiesEnsure exceptional standards of safeguarding, safety, and statutory compliance (EYFS, Ofsted, GDPR, H&S)Deliver high-quality early years education, with inclusive support for children with SEN or speech/language needsCoach and develop a strong, reflective team through supervision, mentoring, and feedbackBuild meaningful, trusting relationships with parents and carersLead on occupancy targets, nursery tours, marketing efforts, and operational excellenceWhat We are Looking ForLevel 3 (or above) Early Years qualification (essential)Experience in a leadership or senior practitioner role within a nurseryConfident understanding of EYFS and safeguarding responsibilitiesA warm, professional, and values-led approach to leading people and working with familiesPassion for delivering exceptional early years experiences and continuous improvement What We OfferCompetitive salary depending on experience and qualifications, performance related bonus. A tiered sign-on bonus of £500 after 6-month probation, and £500 at 12-month point.Generous holiday allowance and flexible holiday planningExtensive training and development, and a personalised CPD fund including in-house programmes and partnerships with a leading Early Years training providerAccess to well-being support, including a 24/7 counselling helplineOpportunities for career progression within a supportive, growing nursery groupA workplace culture that genuinely values safety, acceptance, personal growth, and engagement If you would like to be considered for a role and would like more information, please apply with a copy of your CV and details of your work experience to . Alternatively, visit our website for more information about our nursery. Sunny Days Children’s Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring checks will be required prior to commencing employment. Candidates will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Created: 2025-09-10