Lead Nursery Manager: Inspire Staff & Develop Young Learners

Company: Suffolk County Council
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Location: Woodbridge
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

We are 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

  • Staff management
  • Daily management of the setting
  • Activity planning
  • Social media posts
  • Communicating with parents and organisations
  • Responsible for key children and supporting families
  • 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 with 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 and 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

Special requirements

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

Closing date: 1 pm, 8 June 2026.

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Posted: May 27th, 2026