Nursery Manager in Glasgow

Nursery Manager – Glasgow
Up to £38,000 | Full-Time | Established Setting

We are supporting a well-regarded early learning and childcare provider in recruiting an experienced Nursery Manager for their established setting based just outside Glasgow. This is a brilliant opportunity for a confident, inspiring leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality care, learning and play in line with Care Inspectorate standards.

The Role

Managing, inspiring and developing a dedicated staff team

Ensuring full compliance with Care Inspectorate requirements, National Care Standards, and Scottish early years frameworks

Embedding high-quality practice in line with Curriculum for Excellence (Early Level) and Realising the Ambition

Delivering exceptional standards of care, learning, safeguarding and wellbeing in line with GIRFEC

Overseeing occupancy, budgets, staffing and overall operational performance

Building strong, trusted relationships with parents, carers, local partners and external agencies

Driving continuous improvement and maintaining a warm, child-centred environment where children thrive

About You

Has proven experience as a Nursery Manager, or a strong Deputy ready to step into leadership

Holds a relevant SCQF Level 7/9 qualification (HNC/SVQ 3 minimum; SVQ 4/BA Childhood Practice desirable) in line with SSSC registration requirements

Understands legislation around safeguarding, child protection and early years practice

Is confident, organised and leads with positivity and professionalism

Has excellent communication and people‐management skills

Is committed to continuous improvement and high-quality outcomes for children

Salary & Benefits

Up to £38,000 depending on experience

Free on-site parking

Earn an extra £200 per month through referrals

Birthday holiday + wellbeing day (2 additional paid days off)

Christmas week closure & Christmas shopping vouchers

Company-supplied and branded outdoor jackets

Up to 85% childcare discount (T&Cs apply)

Cash health plans – cashback on dental and health services

High street and gym membership discounts

Free face‐to‐face counselling sessions

Long service awards

Monthly colleague spotlight rewards (cash incentive)

If you\’re a passionate early years professional with a strong understanding of frameworks and a love for nurturing high-quality practice, we\’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation

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