Nursery Duty Manager

Position: Nursery Duty Manager (Permanent)
Job title:

Duty Manager
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per year

Location:

Hayes, UB3

Duty Manager – Early Years

Revive Education are recruiting on behalf of a well-established early years setting seeking a confident and enthusiastic Duty Manager to join their friendly and supportive team. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys being on the floor, leading by example, and supporting staff and families day to day.

This opportunity would also suit a strong Room Leader or Deputy looking to step up into a Duty Manager position.

The Role

As Duty Manager, you will act as the manager on duty, overseeing the day-to-day running of the nursery. You will support staff, ensure ratios are met, and help maintain a positive, well-organised environment.

Key responsibilities include:

* Acting as manager on duty

* Overseeing daily nursery operations

* Managing staffing levels, rotas, and shifts

* Supporting and supervising a team of 9 direct reports

* Interacting confidently and professionally with parents

* Ensuring high standards of care, learning, and safeguarding

* Using initiative to resolve day-to-day challenges

Please note:

this role does not involve funding or invoicing responsibilities.

The Ideal Candidate

The setting is looking for someone who is:

* Fun, friendly, and welcoming

* Firm, confident, and consistent

* Creative and passionate about early years

* Knowledgeable in EYFS and childcare practice

* Able to use their own initiative

* A strong leader who supports and motivates others

A minimum Level 3 childcare qualification is required. Applications are welcomed from experienced leaders or strong practitioners ready to take the next step.

Vacancy Details

* Job title:

Duty Manager

* Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per year

* Hours:

35–40 hours per week

* Holiday allowance: 28 days including bank holidays

* Benefits and perks:
One extra day off for your birthday, free lunch and refreshments

* Parking:
Available

* Age group:
All rooms

Setting Overview

* Well-established early years setting

* Three-room nursery

* Approximately 100 children on roll (not all attending daily)

* Close-knit team with a fun, welcoming, family-style culture

* Strong focus on staff development and wellbeing

Training and Progression

The setting offers ongoing professional development, including childcare training and three CPD sessions per year, with opportunities to progress within the organisation