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 Calne.    

Apprentice (1 for Calne and 1 for Lyneham) .    

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Job description: Nursery Manager Calne

Nursery Manager – North Wiltshire (Calne)

Salary: Highly competitive salary DOE + performance-related bonus + up to £1,000 sign-on bonus

Are you an experienced nursery leader ready to make a real impact? At Sunny Days Children’s Nursery, we are looking for a confident and values-driven Nursery Manager to lead our well-established Calne setting. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your proven track record in early years leadership to a community-focused nursery where you’ll have the autonomy and support to drive quality, innovation, and growth.

At Sunny Days, our values guide everything we do: Safety, Acceptance, Fostering Growth, and Engagement. We are a small nursery group that believes in creating inclusive, nurturing spaces where children, families, and staff thrive together.

About the Role

This is a full-time, permanent position (40 hours per week), leading the daily operations of our Calne nursery. We would consider a job share /reduced hours role for the right candidate. You will be fully supported by an Area Manager and a strong team, while also having the freedom to shape the setting in line with your vision for outstanding care and education.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining exceptional standards of safeguarding, safety, and statutory compliance (EYFS, Ofsted, GDPR, H&S).
• Leading and developing a motivated, reflective staff team through coaching and supervision.
• Driving high-quality early years education, ensuring inclusive practice for all children, including those with SEN.
• Building meaningful, trusting relationships with parents and carers.
• Taking ownership of occupancy, tours, marketing, and operational excellence.

About You

We’re looking for someone who can step straight into the role and lead with confidence:

• Minimum Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification (essential).
• Proven experience in a Nursery Manager role (or equivalent strong leadership role).
• Sound knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and statutory compliance.
• A professional, approachable style and the ability to inspire, support, and hold a team accountable.
• A genuine passion for providing outstanding early years experiences and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Up to £1,000 sign-on bonus (paid in instalments at 6 and 12 months)
• Generous holiday allowance with flexible planning
• Ongoing training, CPD, and leadership development (including a personal CPD fund)
• Access to wellbeing support, including a 24/7 counselling helpline
• Opportunities for career progression within our supportive, growing nursery group
• A values-led culture where staff wellbeing and professional growth truly matter

Location: Our Calne nursery is based in a welcoming market-town community, with strong local links and within easy reach of Chippenham, Melksham, and Devizes.

How to Apply

If you are ready to bring your expertise and vision to a supportive, community-focused nursery, we would love to hear from you. Apply today by sending your CV to  hr@sunnydays-nursery.co.uk.  

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.

 

Job description: Apprentice (1 for Calne and 1 for Lyneham)

Sunny Days Children’s Nursery is a unique and independent day nursery seeking two dedicated and enthusiastic Early Years Apprentices to join our busy team based in our nurseries and clubs in our beautiful settings in Wiltshire. 
 

• Are you interested in a career and an opportunity to train in childcare?
• Do you have a caring and friendly nature?
• Are you dedicated, ambitious and want to make a difference?

If your answer is yes, then an Apprenticeship with Sunny Days is definitely for you!

As a supervised Apprentice you will:

• Be assigned a Mentor and Senior Member of our team to support you during your Apprenticeship
• Work/Study towards NVQ Level 2 or 3 whilst gaining valuable hands-on practical experience in the workplace
• Be part of an enthusiastic and motivated team
• Provide high quality childcare and learning opportunities to the children in our care
• Play a vital role in our nursery family.

Hours will vary between 7.30am – 6.00pm, Monday to Friday

We offer a competitive salary with up to 28 days holiday per annum.

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 for more information.

To be eligible, you must:

• Provide ‘right to work in the UK’ documentation
• Be willing to process a DBS application.
• Provide two satisfactory references

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.