Assistant Nursery Manager - £1000 Welcome Perk

Join Our Team as a Assistant Nursery Manager!

Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact on children’s lives? At Houlton, we’re seeking a passionate Assistant Nursery Manager to guide our team and deliver exceptional care and education. This is your opportunity to lead with pride, foster a nurturing environment, and create brighter futures for children, families, and your team. 

To be considered for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or above. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in an Early Years leadership role, ideally as a Room Leader, Senior Practitioner or in a comparable position​.

Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We know our people make all the difference, so here’s how we make a difference for you:

• £1000 WELCOME BONUS!
• Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
• Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community
• Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays, plus a Christmas closure week and your birthday off!
• Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses
• Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services.
• Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.
• Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.

Pay:  £34,860 per Annum, based on experience (40 hours per week).
Working Hours: 40 hrs per week - Flexible Shifts Mon-Fri (4 x 10hr days 8am-6pm with 1 weekday off / or 3 x 10hr days 8am-6pm with 2 x half days 8am-1pm or 1pm-6pm.
Location: The Old Station Nursery Houlton, Dollman Farm, Houlton, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 1AL

What being an Assistant Nursery Manager involves

As a Assistant Nursery Manager, you’ll:

• Support the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day running of the setting, ensuring high-quality care, education, and compliance with all regulatory requirements, while leading and supporting the staff team.
• Create a nurturing and stimulating environment that supports children’s all-round development and meets individual needs.
• Build positive relationships with families, colleagues, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for children.
• Oversee nursery operations, including staff schedules, budgets, health and safety, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Act as a mentor, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and supporting the professional development of your team.
• Promote the ethos and values of The Old Station Nursery, ensuring they are deeply embedded in daily practice.
• Take responsibility for maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety across the nursery.
• Confidently lead inspections and maintain accurate records to ensure compliance with the EYFS framework and Ofsted standards.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years (minimum)
• Proven experience within a Early Years leadership role, ideally as a Room Leader, Senior Practitioner or in a comparable position​.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the EYFS framework and best practices in early years education.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor, motivate, and drive a team towards excellence.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills to build positive partnerships with families and staff.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for creating brighter futures for children.

About our Nursery 

The nursery in Rugby is a carefully planned, purpose-built nursery which offers a stimulating and engaging learning environment for our community’s children. The nursery was opened at the end of 2021. The nursery is light and airy even on cloudy days and we are fortunate to have an allotment space for the children to develop a lifelong love and understanding of sustainable planting and growing. The Old Station Nursery Houlton is in close proximity to Houlton Play Park and the new Co-op, with easy access to the main Crick Road and a car park right next door.

Passionate about leadership in early years? Join us and make a real impact – apply today!

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.

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