Nursery Manager
Job description
Contract: 1st December 2025 – 13th February 2026 (with potential extension)
Hours: Full time
Pay: Competitive, based on experience
Are you a passionate early years professional ready to take the lead in a nurturing school-based nursery? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Nursery Manager to join a welcoming school community near Chard from 1st December 2025.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for leading a small, dedicated early years team, ensuring the provision of a safe, stimulating and inspiring learning environment where every child can thrive. You’ll work closely with school leaders, parents and staff to maintain high standards of care and education, supporting children’s development through the EYFS framework.
What we’re looking for:
- A minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education (EYFS)
- Previous experience managing or leading within a nursery or early years setting
- A warm, organised and child-focused approach
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, EYFS requirements and Ofsted standards
This is a wonderful opportunity to make an immediate impact in a supportive school community, guiding young learners through an exciting stage of their development.
If you’re a confident, caring and motivated early years leader ready for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you!
Location: Near Chard
Start date: 1st December 2025
End date: 13th February 2026 (potential to extend)
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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