Nursery Manager, Overbury, Worcestershire

�? Nursery Manager - Where Outdoor Learning Meets Leadership �?Location: Overbury, Worcestershire (Cotswolds- near Tewkesbury, Evesham & Cheltenham)Full-Time | Competitive Salary (DOE) | Potential On-Site Accommodation

Are you a passionate, experienced Early Years leader who believes children thrive best when surrounded by nature, community, and curiosity?

Nursery, part of Overbury Enterprises, is a purpose-built, independent nursery rooted in forest school principles, farm-to-fork values, and a deep respect for sustainability. We’re searching for a hands-on, inspiring Nursery Manager to lead our close-knit team and nurture the next chapter of this exceptional setting.

Set in the heart of the Cotswolds, a small nursery with big values. Since 2009, we’ve been offering children a start in life filled with outdoor exploration, natural learning, and warm community spirit. Backed by Overbury Enterprises—a family-run partnership of rural businesses—you’ll be supported by a collaborative wider team including finance and estates professionals.

Our nursery sits alongside the local village school, with its own kitchen and cook, and offers 34 fully subscribed spaces, with capacity to grow.

As Nursery Manager, you will:

• Lead and inspire a committed, child-focused team

• Ensure the setting remains compliant and continuously improving

• Champion nature-based, outdoor learning in everyday practice

• Foster strong parent partnerships and community engagement

• Integrate farm life, sustainability, and real-world learning into the EYFS curriculum

Essential:

• Minimum Level 5 in Early Years (Level 3 considered with strong management experience)

• Experience as a Nursery Manager or ready-for-the-next-step Deputy

• Strong understanding of forest school and outdoor learning approaches

• Confident leader with excellent organisational and communication skills

• Able to thrive in a rural, community-led setting

Desirable:

• Experience in independent/small nursery environments

• Knowledge of farm-to-fork, eco-education or sustainability in EYFS

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

• Potential on-site accommodation within the stunning Cotswold countryside

• Supportive, values-led working environment

• Space for creativity, innovation, and leadership growth

• Real work-life balance

If you’re a dynamic and values-led leader ready to guide a setting where mud, mindfulness and magic are part of the daily routine — we’d love to hear from you.