We are always looking for talented people to join our team. If you are an experienced nursery practitioner or have a passion for childcare and are considering this as your career, we would love to hear from you. Please drop us a line along with your CV to hr@sunnydays-nursery.co.uk.

Our current role(s): 

Nursery Manager Lyneham

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Job description: Nursery Manager Lyneham

Are you a passionate, values-driven early years professional ready to take the next step in your career? At Sunny Days Children’s Nursery, we are looking for a dedicated Nursery Manager to lead our warm and welcoming nursery in Lyneham, Wiltshire.  This is a rare opportunity to take a “good” setting and make it “great” with real autonomy, vision, and space for innovation.

As a small, community-focused nursery group, our values are at the heart of everything we do: Safety, Acceptance, Fostering Growth, and Engagement. We believe in creating inclusive, nurturing spaces where children, families, and staff thrive together.

About the Role

This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week across a shift pattern between 7:30am and 6:00pm. It’s a fantastic opportunity for an experienced nursery leader or a motivated, values-aligned candidate who may be earlier in their leadership journey but is ready to grow with the right support.

You will lead daily operations to ensure outstanding care, education, and compliance. With a supportive Area Manager and team behind you, you’ll have the tools and autonomy to build a thriving nursery community.  At Sunny days we offer coaching, leadership CPD, and well-being days as part of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure exceptional standards of safeguarding, safety, and statutory compliance (EYFS, Ofsted, GDPR, H&S)
• Deliver high-quality early years education, with inclusive support for children with SEN or speech/language needs
• Coach and develop a strong, reflective team through supervision, mentoring, and feedback
• Build meaningful, trusting relationships with parents and carers
• Lead on occupancy targets, nursery tours, marketing efforts, and operational excellence

What We are Looking For

• Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification (essential)
• Experience in a leadership or senior practitioner role within a nursery
• Confident understanding of EYFS and safeguarding responsibilities
• A warm, professional, and values-led approach to leading people and working with families
• Passion for delivering exceptional early years experiences and continuous improvement

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: £29,120 to £33,000 depending on experience and qualifications
• A tiered sign-on bonus of £500 after 6-month probation, and £500 at 12-month point.
• Generous holiday allowance and flexible holiday planning
• Extensive training and development, and a personalised CPD fund including in-house programmes and partnerships with a leading Early Years training provider
• Access to wellbeing support, including a 24/7 counselling helpline
• Opportunities for career progression within a supportive, growing nursery group
• A workplace culture that genuinely values safety, acceptance, personal growth, and engagement

If you would like to be considered for a role and would like more information, please apply with a copy of your CV and details of your work experience to hr@sunnydays-nursery.co.uk.  Alternatively, visit our website www.sunnydays-nursery.co.uk/useful-info/careers for more information about our nursery.

Sunny Days Children’s Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring checks will be required prior to commencing employment.Candidates will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.