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Job Opportunity: Nursery Manager - Family-Run Village Nursery
Are you an experienced Nursery Manager or a passionate Early Years professional ready to take the next step in your career? Dunbar Education is proud to be recruiting for a Nursery Manager for a delightful family-run village nursery just outside Corby.
This is a rare opportunity to join a nurturing, community-focused nursery with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, including a well-loved Forest School.
About the Role:
As Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for leading a small, dedicated team, ensuring the smooth running of daily operations, and delivering outstanding childcare. You'll create a warm, loving, and stimulating environment where children thrive, and parents feel confident their little ones are in safe hands.
What We're Looking For:
- Experience: Previous experience in a managerial role within Early Years settings is essential.
- Qualifications: Minimum Level 3 in Early Years Education (or equivalent).
- Driving Licence: A valid driving licence is required for this role.
- Passion: A caring, loving approach to childcare and a passion for spending time outdoors, supporting the nursery's Forest School ethos.
Key Benefits:
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an early Friday finish.
- In-House Chef: Options for lunch at work prepared by the nursery's chef.
- Incentives: Earn extra holiday days and access bonus schemes.
- Nature-Loving Environment: Be part of a nursery that values outdoor play and creativity in its Forest School setting.
Why Join This Nursery?
This nursery is more than just a workplace - it's a close-knit, supportive community where staff, children, and families build meaningful connections. With its family-run ethos, beautiful village setting, and emphasis on holistic learning, this is the perfect role for a Nursery Manager who values quality care and a love for the outdoors.
How to Apply:
If you're ready to lead with heart and make a real difference in Early Years education, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with Dunbar Education and take the next exciting step in your career!
If this role isn't for you, please still get in touch to discuss other available opportunities. Alternatively, if you know of someone who would suit this position, earn up to 250 through our referral scheme.
If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For other available roles, please refer to our website.
Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.
