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Head of Nursery

United Kingdom, South Normanton Employment contract · Job Posted May 27, 2026
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Job Description

Ready to lead with passion, purpose, and heart? 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.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead the nursery management, childcare team and nursery support team in providing an amazing service for both our children and families
  • Ensure the whole setting runs to a consistent high standard
  • Be responsible for robust safeguarding practices, ensuring policies are adhered to at all times
  • 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 ensuring you promote these in all aspects of your role
  • Supervise and appraise the team keeping them motivated whilst challenging any behaviours
  • Mentor your team and always demonstrate best practice

Requirements

  • right to work in the United Kingdom
  • completion of a 'Keeping Children Safe' Form
  • DBS
  • at least 2 satisfactory employment references

What we offer

  • 30% off childcare at Cherubs Nurseries
  • 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
  • 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

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