Nursery Manager

Southampton, GBPosted Nov 6, 2026

Job description

Are you an experienced childcare professional who leads, inspires and makes a real difference? We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Nursery Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of our Portswood nursery , ensuring the highest standards of care, education and safeguarding for every child Key Responsibilities Leading and managing the overall operation of the nursery, ensuring compliance with EYFS, Ofsted and company standards.

Inspiring, motivating and developing a high-performing childcare team through coaching, supervision and professional development. Acting as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and promoting a strong safeguarding culture throughout the setting Driving excellence in children's learning, development and wellbeing through outstanding early years practice Managing nursery occupancy, budgets, staffing levels and financial performance with support from the wider business Ensuring the nursery provides a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment for children, staff and visitors.

Managing nursery occupancy, budgets, staffing levels and financial performance with support from the wider business. Requirement Level 3 Childcare qualification (or equivalent) GCSE / Functional skills level 2 in Maths 2 years + experience in Nursery management Previous nursery leadership or management experience Excellent leadership and communication skills Passion for delivering outstanding childcare Ability to motivate, inspire, and develop a team Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and Ofsted requirements A genuine passion for delivering exceptional childcare and education Reliable and trustworthy IT skills to use Word, outlook and Excel Previous experience with Famly is desirable (childcare platform) -Full Time-Monday-Friday (40hr, 52 weeks a year) -Salary - £42,556.

80 Portswood staff receive an additional £0.30/hour location weighting (this is included in salary above; subject to terms)

Description copied from Hopscotch Day Nurseries's careers page. Read the full posting before you apply.

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