Nursery Manager


Company:	Refresh Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£39,000 to £43,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Reigate
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Sept 2026
Closing date:	28 Oct 2026

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Summary

Nursery Manager

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Location: Reigate

Job Type: Full-time / Permanent / 4 days per week

Salary: £39,000 - £43,000 per annum

We’re looking for an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a small, welcoming Early Years setting where relationships, children and people genuinely matter.

This is an opportunity to join a supportive nursery environment with a loyal and experienced team. Staff are valued, appreciated, and encouraged to build long-term careers within Early Years.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an experienced and confident leader who cares deeply about children, their team and creating an outstanding nursery environment.

You must have either:

• Previous experience as a Nursery Manager, or

• At least 3 years’ experience as an Early Years Deputy Manager

You will also need:

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

• Strong knowledge of Ofsted requirements

• Strong understanding of the EYFS and best practice

• Strong understanding of safeguarding

• Confidence managing the day-to-day running of a nursery

• A supportive, positive approach to team leadership

Why Join Us?

You’ll join a supportive Early Years environment where relationships matter, people are recognised for their contribution, and experienced practitioners choose to develop their long-term careers.

We’re looking for a Nursery Manager who cares about their team and wants to work somewhere that genuinely feels different.

Benefits

• Company pension

• 50% childcare discounts

• Employee discount

• Free parking

• Referral programme

• Store discount

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact on young lives and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Nursery Manager.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Refresh Recruitment Limited does not presently hold a Sponsorship License and while this status is reviewed regularly there is no present proposal to apply for such a License

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