Nursery Manager - Brand New Nursery

Brand New Nursery Opening October 2026 - Looking for a new challenge?Banana Moon Day Nursery is delighted to share the news of our brand new nursery in Royston. We are currently looking for an exceptional Nursery Manager to join our family run nursery on our exciting journey. You will be responsible for providing exceptional care and education to children, while creating a nurturing and supportive environment for the children and staff team in our brand new setting.

Key Responsibilities

Implement and maintain policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirementsManage the day-to-day operations of the nursery, including building a positive reputation within the local area, administrative tasks and staff deployment. Embed the bespoke, play based, Banana Moon Curriculum Be responsible for leading and implementing the nursery operations, which will involve the selection and onboarding of team membersBuild strong relationships with families, fostering open communication and supporting their child's development milestonesEnsure the health, safety, and well-being of all staff and children in the nursery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early years education, along with excellent leadership and management skills. You should have a thorough understanding of early years frameworks and regulations, and be passionate about providing the best possible care and education for young children. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will be working closely with staff, families, the Banana Moon Franchise team, and other external stakeholders.RequirementsA full and relevant level 3 or above qualification as defined by the Department of Education on the Early Years Qualifications ListDBS enhanced disclosure within the child workforce sectorPaediatric 12hr First Aid certificateSafeguarding training and qualificationMinimum of 2 years management experienceSound knowledge of the EYFS framework and statutory requirementsA proven history of successfully managing settings to achieve a 'good' or 'outstanding' gradingExcellent leadership and management skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsFull time (40 hours) position, between 7.30am - 6.30pmBenefitsYearly Award Ceremony - celebrating outstanding team contributionsContinuous Professional Development - grow your skills and knowledge. On the job training and support from a national award winning franchiseDiscounted Childcare - priority care for your own little ones, so you can focus on your careerOn-site Free Parking - convenient and stress-freeEmployee of the Month - Celebrating our team's commitment and recognising the hard work of our teamOn-site Wellbeing Champion - supporting staff mental healthOur own bespoke Banana Moon curriculum- our bespoke Early learning and Development programme is amazing and fully focuses on the children, parents and staff. Our ELDP has removed most of the paperwork so the staff team can focus on quality interactions and teaching with the children!Competitive salary - with an annual review (Ranging from £40,000 to £44,000 depending on experience) Employee referral programme - Refer a friend to come and work with us and receive a bonus once they pass their probationary periodEvents - Opportunity to attend annual franchise award eveningState of the art technology, including a biometric entry system and iPads. Wellbeing - BUPA Employee Assistant Programme available 24/7Additional annual leave - Birthday day off If you feel that you are looking for a challenge, or simply want to further your experience with a reputable Franchise, this is where you should apply.