Nursery Manager in Warrington

At Cheshire Day Nursery, Guardian Street, we're passionate about giving children the very best start in life. Our nursery provides a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive every day.

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional early years education and care. Our dedicated team works closely with families to support each child's individual development, creating engaging learning experiences that build confidence, curiosity, and independence.

As part of a growing nursery group, we are committed to supporting our colleagues through ongoing development opportunities, career progression, and a positive workplace culture where everyone feels valued.

Role Description:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Nursery Manager to lead our Outstanding nursery in Warrington. This is a full-time, on-site leadership role where you'll oversee the day-to-day operations of the nursery, ensuring children receive the highest standards of care, learning, and support.

You'll play a key role in leading and developing your team, maintaining compliance and safeguarding standards, building strong partnerships with families, and driving the continued success of the nursery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, and inspire the nursery team
• Ensure the highest standards of care, education, and safeguarding
• Create a positive, inclusive, and engaging environment for children and families
• Manage occupancy, enrolments, and nursery performance
• Support team development through coaching, supervision, and training
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and external professionals
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory and health & safety requirements
• Drive continuous improvement and quality across the nursery

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in a Nursery Manager or senior leadership role within Early Years
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Experience of preparing for and maintaining inspection standards
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practice

Why Join Us:

• £37,500 per annum
• Career progression opportunities within a growing nursery group
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive leadership team
• Opportunity to make a real difference to children, families, and colleagues

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