Nursery Manager

Nursery Operations Manager – Edgbaston, Birmingham

Full-time | Permanent | All-year round
December 2026 start

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for an experienced Nursery Operations Manager to join a well-established independent school and Early Years setting in Edgbaston, Birmingham.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager or Early Years leader who is ready to take on a senior position within a supportive and high-quality setting.

You will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the nursery, leading and supporting a team of EYFS practitioners while ensuring consistently high standards across safeguarding, learning, care and children's wellbeing. The setting provides Early Years care and education for children from 6 months to 4 years old.

• Leading, motivating and supporting the Early Years team
• Overseeing the day-to-day operation of the nursery
• Ensuring staffing levels and statutory ratios are maintained
• Supporting the delivery of a high-quality EYFS curriculum
• Maintaining excellent safeguarding, health and safety standards
• Carrying out staff supervision, observations, mentoring and training
• Building strong relationships with parents, carers and external agencies
• Ensuring the setting meets EYFS and relevant regulatory requirements
  

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Significant experience working within an Early Years setting
• Experience working with children aged 0–5
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework
• Previous experience supervising, leading or managing a team
• Good knowledge of safeguarding and SEND
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A confident and supportive approach to leadership

Start: December 2026
Contract: Permanent, full-time, all-year round

If you’re an experienced Early Years professional looking for your next step into nursery leadership, apply today with your up-to-date CV. 

Please email hamza.karim@teachingpersonnel.com or call 0121 252 1100 for more information

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