Nursery Manager

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Job Description

• Pitstop Nursery
• Address: Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1PJ
• Salary: £15.75 per hour, £20,546 per annum
• Hours: 29.25 hours per week, 8.00 am - 6.15 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 39 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
• Reference: 0763

Are you a Nursery Manager wanting to work in a small setting that provides quality care?

Are you a Deputy Manager ready for the next step and a new challenge?

Are you passionate about providing exceptional care to babies and young children?

If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our friendly and supportive team!

Pitstop Nursery is looking for a Nursery Manager who has a passion for working with babies and young children, helping them to flourish in a fun, friendly and caring environment. You will be a motivated and committed member of the team who is happy to get stuck in to all aspects of nursery life, while demonstrating excellent leadership and knowledge.

Your responsibilities

Responsibilities will include staff management, daily management of setting, activity planning, social media posts, communicating with parents and organisations, being responsible for key children and supporting families. You will also be responsible for ensuring that all statutory, legal and setting obligations are followed and met.

You will need:

• a full and relevant level 3 qualification or above in childcare or equivalent
• at least 2 years' experience in Early Years and have experience in a managerial/supervisory role
• robust knowledge of the EYFS
• extensive knowledge of safeguarding
• excellent organisation and communication skills
• the ability to work as part of a team and use your own initiative
• the ability to manage your own time and prioritise tasks
• proven IT skills.

About us

Pitstop Nursery is a warm and welcoming, not-for-profit nursery that uses the Curiosity Approach principles to create a rich learning environment to enable children to be creative and confident learners. We focus on learning through play in a home-from-home environment to enable children to feel happy and relaxed.

We will offer you:

• a large discount on childcare fees
• ample training and professional development
• an opportunity to work at our Holiday Club based at Deben Community Farm in Melton.

To find out more

Please read the Job Description (word)

To find out more, please email Sasha on emailing pitstop.enquiries@gmail.com

How to apply

Please complete theApplication Form (word)

Completed application forms to be emailed to pitstop.enquiries@gmail.com

Closing date: 1 pm, 8 June 2026.

Pitstop Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice. This post requires an Enhanced DBS check and at least two satisfactory references prior to commencement.

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