Job Description

Nursery Manager

Crowland, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire/Lincolnshire

£32,000 to £37,000 salary (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Monday to Friday / Opening Hours 7:30am to 6pm / 4 or 5-day work week available

We are looking for an experienced and qualified Nursery Manager or experience Deputy Nursery Manager to join a purpose built nursery setting, built in late 2023, based in Crowland.

The nursery can cater for up to 70 children each day across 3 rooms, is already nearing capacity, and recently (February 2026) achieved an 'Expected Standards' Ofsted rating with a 'Strong Standard' in relation to Children's Welfare and Wellbeing.

The nursery is easily accessible by road and by bus from towns in the Peterborough area

This is a senior leadership role where you’ll take overall responsibility for the nursery – managing your staff, resources, and the nursery environment, supporting children’s learning and wellbeing, and building strong partnerships with families and the wider community. You’ll also play a key role in the business side of the nursery, supporting the owners with commercial and financial decisions and processes.

It’s a exciting role with responsibility – but you won’t be on your own. You’ll have the support of the ownership and a team of 14 staff (10 full-time/4part-time), including a Deputy Manager, Room Leaders, and a full-time Chef!

The organisation offers:

• Flexibility to work a 4-day or 5-day work week (as appropriate)

• 40% discount on childcare fees

• 28 days holiday, including bank holidays, plus additional time off during the Christmas closure

• An opportunity to be trusted to run an established nursery with autonomy and support

You will need:

• A full and relevant level 3 (or above) childcare qualification

• To be able to work a flexible rota between 7:30am-6pm Monday to Friday

• At least 2-3 years experience working in a similar role

• Strong leadership and management experience

• Comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures

• The ability to build strong, nurturing relationships with parents, children, and the wider community

• A passion for childcare and child development and making a difference to the community

Your recruiter for this role is Steve Brennan, Recruitment Director at Love Childcare Recruitment. You can get in touch with him simply by applying directly to the role.