Nursery Manager in Hatfield - Devon County Council

• Torbay, Devon, Torquay
• Full Time
• £30,000 - £32,000 per annum

Required Start Date: flexible, December 2026 - March 2027 3-6-month handover

Due to retirement, we are seeking to appoint an experienced EYFS Leader to manage our PVI nursery based at Priory School. We can offer a 3-6-month hand over allowing you to get to know and work hands on with managers, staff, children and families. You will be given the opportunity to attend relevant training, meetings and forums.

At Hatfield Nursery, we are a welcoming, inclusive setting looking for an experienced and innovative manager to lead our nursery for children from 0-5 years old.

The nursery operates from 7.30am-5.30pm except Bank Holidays and Christmas to New Year.

As Nursery Manager you will have a strong understanding of child development, attachment and inclusive practice, leading with passion and dedication to ensure all our children grow educationally and thrive socially and emotionally.

You will be the Designated Safeguarding Lead and have a secure knowledge and experience of safeguarding. You will oversee SEND and support the SEND leads.

As the Nursery Manager you will be an experienced practitioner and leader, play a crucial role in promoting high standards within our nursery and supporting staff in their role as practitioners, providing guidance and mentorship to foster professional growth.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management, staffing, organisation and smooth running of the nursery, ensuring that the best possible environment and care is provided for our children, families and staff.

• A minimum of at least 3 years' experience working in nursery/preschool/early years ideally as senior lead or manager. Or with relevant social or childcare management experience.
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Child Care and Education or equivalent.
• Paediatric First Aid or able to undertake training.
• Excellent knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and proven track record of recording, planning, tracking and monitoring children's learning and developmental milestones.
• Ability to actively engage and work with the staff team
• Experience of line management, rotas and managing budgets effectively.
• Caring and professional nature to work with a range of safeguarding situations, with a passion to support and make a difference to children and families' lives, their care and education.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills to be able to relate to a wide range of people and situations including children, staff, parents and external professionals.
• Ability to professionally manage Ofsted Inspections, LA audits, H&S and all other statutory requirements

We would love to hear from you if you are enthusiastic about taking a career step into management or perhaps to experience another childcare setting .

If you're enthusiastic and passionate about ensuring the best for early years children and their families/carers we'd love for you to join the team and be a leading figure shaping the future.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches and references for all shortlisted candidates.

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Jan Davidson on .

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• OrganisationOther Organisations
• Work LocationTorbayDevonTorquay
• Work Postcode
  
  TQ1 4NZ
• Reference
  
  AC7012
• Occupational GroupChildcareManagement & Senior Management
• Salary Details
  
  £30,000 - £32,000 per annum
• Job TermPermanent
• Appointment TypeFull Time
• Hours
• Closing Date
  
  11/10/2026
• DBS Check Required
  
  Yes