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Head of Nursery

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United Kingdom , Ilkeston

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Salary:

32000.00 - 37500.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

We’re looking for a dedicated early years leader to guide our team, support our families, and champion the best start in life for every child. Cherubs Ilkeston is a brand new, modern 72-place nursery. It has a rapidly developing team (due to only opening in September 2024) so there are plenty of opportunities for career progression.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead the nursery management, childcare team and nursery support team
  • Ensure the whole setting runs to a consistent high standard
  • Be responsible for robust safeguarding practices
  • Manage and deploy staff effectively using a weekly rota
  • Monitor the nurseries planning and observations using the nursery app
  • Embrace and implement the Cherubs Nurseries’ vision, values and brand promises
  • Supervise and appraise the team
  • Mentor your team and always demonstrate best practice

Requirements:

  • Right to work in the United Kingdom
  • Completion of a “Keeping Children Safe” Form
  • DBS check
  • At least 2 satisfactory employment references
  • Some roles may require a 5-year employment history
What we offer:
  • 30% off childcare at Cherubs Nurseries
  • Long-service awards for 5+ years service
  • Annual “Me Day” after 1 year’s service
  • Electric Car Scheme (for those eligible)
  • Free healthy lunch, made by our Nursery Chef
  • Annual performance-related bonus

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 23, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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