Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager

Apply for the Tops Day Nurseries role.

This range is provided by Tops Day Nurseries. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL RECEIVE £700 WELCOME BONUS!!!

RELOCATION PACKAGES AVAILABLE!

Location:

Corfe Mullen, Dorset, United Kingdom

Job type:
Full Time Permanent

Salary: £32,000-£38,000 per annum

At Tops Day Nurseries, we’ve been shaping futures since 1990. As the UK’s largest employee‑owned childcare group, we know that valuing people is the key to success. When you join us, you become more than an employee—you become a co‑owner with a voice, opportunities to grow, and a share in our success.

With 38 nursery sites across the South of England, we provide outstanding early years education and childcare for babies, toddlers, and preschool children. With opportunities for apprenticeships, nursery practitioners, nursery managers & casual staff, we are always looking for passionate individuals to join us.

We’re proud to be recognised as a World’s Happiest Workplace 2025 and one of the Top 10 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK (2024).

Do you have Early Years Leadership experience and are looking for a fresh new challenge?

As a Nursery Manager, you’ll help create a safe, educational, and fun environment for the children in our care. You’ll supervise children, ensure their safety, and organize activities such as games, crafts, and educational tasks. While some days might be challenging, you’ll also laugh, have fun, and make lasting memories with our children during one of the most important development stages of their lives!

Tops Corfe Mullen Nursery is an 86‑place day nursery & preschool situated in Blandford Road, Corfe Mullen. The nursery runs several extra‑curricular activities including Tops Forest School, cooking school, Boogie Mites, yoga, meditation and more.

• £700 Welcome Bonus to kick‑start your journey with us
• Relocation support of up to £3,000 (T&Cs apply)
• Up to 60% childcare discount at Tops Day Nurseries
• Exclusive discounts & rewards via Blue Light Card and each person platform (gyms, cinema, shopping, travel & more)
• Health & wellbeing support – NHS prescriptions, optical care & dental treatment
• A generous holiday allowance – including your birthday off & a wellbeing day

As well as many more exciting benefits! You can view the full list on our page or Careers website.

• Proven experience in managing nursery settings effectively
• Excellent communication with children, staff, and parents
• Creativity in planning engaging, educational activities
• Positive attitude to foster a secure, happy environment
• Interviewing potential candidates from recruitment
• Managing and maintaining the nursery budget
• Coordinating marketing materials and campaigns
• Overseeing facility and equipment maintenance
• Providing updates to parents on child progress and behaviour
• Handling enrolment, payment, and policy enquiries
• Planning age‑appropriate annual events and activities
• Preparing for Ofsted inspections and implementing feedback

• A minimum of a Level 3 Early Years Qualification is required.
• Solid knowledge of the EYFS.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures.

Because this role involves regulated activity with children, all candidates must:

• Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service. If you don’t yet have one, you’ll need to cover the cost.
• Be eligible to work in regulated roles – not on the Children’s Barred List.
• Successfully complete background and reference checks.

At Tops Day Nurseries, we are an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

Excited to make a difference? Take the next step in your career and join Tops Day Nurseries.

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