Nursery Manager

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 As Nursery Manager, you will take the lead in: * 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 We’re looking for someone who: * 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