Join Childbase Partnership and lead the opening of something extraordinary.
Role: Nursery Manager
Location: NEW Linmere Day Nursery | Hockliffe | LU5
Contract: Permanent | 37.5 hours/week | 52 weeks/year
Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:00-18:30 | Choose a 4 or 5 day week
Salary: £42,178.50-£55,419 per annum plus discretionary bonus scheme
Responsible to: Area Manager
Be part of creating something special from day one.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become the founding Nursery Manager of our brand new Linmere Day Nursery, opening in the heart of the growing Linmere community.
This is far more than managing an existing nursery. It's your opportunity to build an exceptional team, shape a positive culture, establish strong relationships with families and become part of a thriving new community from the very beginning.
As Nursery Manager, you'll work closely with your Area Manager and Regional Director throughout the pre-opening phase, helping recruit your team, preparing the nursery for launch and ensuring every child and family experiences the outstanding care Childbase Partnership is renowned for from the moment we open our doors.
If you've ever wanted the opportunity to put your own stamp on a nursery while being fully supported by one of the UK's leading early years providers, this is that opportunity.
Why join us?
Generous annual leave - 30 days paid leave per annum, plus paid bank holidays.
Work-life balanceChoose a 4 or 5 day working week and earn up to a further 20 paid Partnership Reward Days each year, which you can take as leave or sell back tax-free.
Childcare discount75% childcare discount (or 40% grandparent discount) from your first day.
Exclusive Partner benefitsLong-service rewards, qualification bonuses, retail discounts, enhanced family leave, matched pension contributions up to 5% and our annual tax-free Partnership dividend.
Wellbeing supportFree meals, private health insurance, mental health and occupational health support, flu vaccinations, eye care vouchers and a complimentary will-writing service.
Career developmentContinuous professional development through EduBase, leadership development programmes, apprenticeships and dedicated team inset days. Why Childbase Partnership?
We're employee-owned -Every colleague is a Partner with a genuine voice in how we operate. When the business succeeds, every Partner shares in that success through an annual tax-free dividend.
We're recognised for excellence - We're proud to be ranked Number One in the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes.
We're building communities - For over 35 years we've supported children, families and local communities, raising more than £3.5 million for charity.
We're investing in the future - Our nurseries are powered by 100% renewable electricity and every setting proudly holds Green Flag environmental awards.
About you
You're an experienced nursery leader - You hold a DfE-approved Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification and have current or recent experience successfully managing a large early years setting.
You're excited by the opportunity to build something new - You thrive on bringing people together, creating positive cultures and leading teams through exciting periods of growth and change.
You're passionate about developing others - You inspire, mentor and coach colleagues, using your excellent knowledge of the EYFS to help your team consistently deliver outstanding practice and exceptional outcomes for children.
Safeguarding is central to everything you do - You place children's welfare at the heart of every decision and create an environment where children, families and colleagues feel safe, valued and supported.
You're commercially minded - Working alongside your Area Manager and Regional Director, you'll drive occupancy, financial performance, colleague engagement and customer satisfaction while establishing Linmere Day Nursery as the nursery of choice for local families.
Help shape the future of early years in Linmere
Opportunities to open a brand-new nursery don't come along often.
If you're looking for a role where you can leave a lasting legacy, build an incredible team and create an environment where children flourish from the very first day, we'd love to hear from you.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds. We're committed to FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Applicants must reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Safer recruitment checks apply, including an Enhanced DBS check.
Lead our newest nursery. Build an exceptional team. Create something extraordinary from day one.
