Creche Manager

Crèche Manager - Exeter

• Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday to Sunday on a rota basis)
• Salary: £16.70 per hour

An established and well-regarded childcare provider is seeking an experienced Crèche Manager to lead a busy, customer-focused setting. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate childcare professional to take on a leadership role within a people-centred organisation that values quality, inclusion, and development.

The organisation is committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive, and engaging environment for children, their families, and staff. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, innovation, and professional growth, the setting offers a supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to develop both personally and professionally.

The organisation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds, valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion across the workforce.

The successful Crèche Manager will hold a minimum Level 3 Childcare qualification and have prior experience in a senior role within a nursery or crèche environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building and leading a diverse, customer-focused team in a highly service-driven setting
• Developing strong relationships with on-site partners, leadership teams, and the local community
• Ensuring children are engaged in fun, educational, and age-appropriate activities
• Maint the highest standards of safeguarding, safety, and security
• Leading the planning and delivery of activity programmes and contributing to the ongoing development of the setting
• Promoting organisational values and delivering an excellent customer experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum Level 3 Childcare qualification
• An enhanced DBS certificate on the update service (we can assist with this if not already in receipt)
• Experience working with children aged 3–10 years
• Previous experience building, leading, and developing teams
• A strong background in customer service, hospitality, or a similar people-focused environment
• The ability to develop a clear vision for the setting, supported by creative and engaging programmes
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Confidence using Microsoft Office 365 and completing basic administrative tasks

• Competitive hourly rate
• Pay-as-you-earn access
• Performance-related bonus
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Retail discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme