Junior Nursery Manager
| Company: | YMCA BCG |
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| Salary: | £31,720 per annum |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Dudley, DY1 3JD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 4 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Job Advert
ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED EARLY YEARS PROFESSIONAL READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR CAREER?
YMCA Black Country Group is looking for a passionate and motivated Junior Nursery Manager to lead our thriving nursery, providing
exceptional care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will
support the day-to-day running of the nursery, inspire and develop staff, and create a safe, nurturing, stimulating, and
inclusive environment that meets the requirements of the EYFS and Ofsted. You will play a key role in maintaining the highest
standards of safeguarding, teaching and learning, compliance and family engagement, health & safety, staffing ratios, and
administration while also supporting the nursery's continued growth and success.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader who is committed to delivering outstanding early years provision and
making a lasting difference to children's lives.
For further information, please find attached Job Description.
ABOUT US
Apart from a competitive salary and the opportunity to work for a company that is passionate about giving back to the community,
the successful applicant will also receive:
* 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Wellbeing Support
* Access to our IMHR Plus online portal, offering discounts at major brands and retailers
* 25 Days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, and an increase based on length of service
* SimplyHealth cash plan e.g. dental care, physiotherapy, diagnostic consultation, tests, scans and more
* Staff discount for: childcare at our YMCA nurseries, YGym membership, and Coffee at the Clock purchases
* Life Assurance scheme
* Ongoing opportunities for CPD & various career progression routes
YMCA Black Country Group is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this
commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and 2 references which
will be verified via telephone before taking up the role.
YMCA BCG is a trauma-informed organisation; we recognise and understand the widespread impact of trauma on individuals to shape
policies, practices, and culture. We are sensitive and responsive to the needs of those who have endured trauma to prevent its
recurrence among clients and staff.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Therefore, we encourage and support the
recruitment, retention and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social
backgrounds.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date should we receive sufficient applications.