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Nursery Manager

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Pink Tile Education Ltd

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United Kingdom , Crawley

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Salary:

27000.00 - 30000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

A beautiful, family‑run nursery in Crawley is searching for a warm, motivated and highly organised Nursery Manager to lead their close‑knit team. This is a rare opportunity to join a setting that genuinely values staff wellbeing, offers early finishes, and operates term‑time only — giving you an exceptional work‑life balance while still offering a competitive salary.

Job Responsibility:

  • Leading the day‑to‑day running of the nursery
  • Supporting, mentoring and developing a small team
  • Ensuring outstanding safeguarding practices
  • Working closely with families, building strong relationships
  • Maintaining EYFS standards and delivering high‑quality learning
  • Overseeing planning, staffing, rotas and daily operations
  • Managing audits, observations and quality assurance
  • Ensuring the nursery remains a warm, inclusive and joyful space

Requirements:

  • Level 3 or above in Early Years (essential)
  • Experienced as a Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager ready to step up
  • Confident leading a team with positivity and professionalism
  • Strong in safeguarding, EYFS and compliance
  • A great communicator with a warm, approachable nature
  • Organised, proactive and passionate about early childhood development
  • Someone who thrives in smaller, community‑focused settings
What we offer:
  • Term‑time only — enjoy school holidays off
  • Flexible shift patterns with early finish options

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 16, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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