Nursery Third in Charge
Job Description
Nursery Manager
Kids Play Bury St Edmunds
FTC 12 months Maternity Cover | 40 Hours Per Week
Up to £37,500 per year + Quarterly Bonus Scheme worth £3,000 per year*
Are you an experienced Nursery Manager looking for a setting where you will feel trusted, supported and genuinely valued as a leader?
Kids Play Bury St Edmunds is looking for a confident and experienced Nursery Manager to lead our well-established nursery and continue building a positive, high-quality environment for children, families and teams.
This role is ideal for a strong Early Years leader who enjoys developing teams, driving standards and creating a nursery culture where both children and teams thrive. You will be joining a stable nursery with supportive senior leadership, strong team foundations and the freedom to lead your setting with confidence.
Kids Play Bury St Edmunds have a strong focus on outdoor and nature-based learning. From mud kitchens to growing areas, children are encouraged to get hands-on, explore, and learn through play in the natural environment.
If you take pride in running a happy, organised nursery and leading a team people genuinely enjoy being part of, we would love to hear from you.
What we offer:
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Quarterly bonus scheme worth up to £3,000 per year*
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75% childcare discount
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27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
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Genuine progression opportunities within a growing group
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Supportive and approachable senior leadership team
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Employee wellbeing & assistance programme
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Refer a friend bonus up to £750
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Well-resourced nursery with a positive team culture
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*Terms and conditions apply.
The role:
As Nursery Manager, you will lead the day-to-day running of the nursery while maintaining high standards across the setting. You will be responsible for:
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Leading, motivating, and developing your nursery team
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Ensuring EYFS and safeguarding compliance
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