Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager

Full-Time 40000 - 43000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
ELITE SEARCH ASSOCIATES LIMITED

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a passionate team to deliver high-quality care and learning for children.
  • Company: Established early learning provider with a strong reputation in Glasgow.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Join a warm, child-centred setting focused on continuous improvement.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while leading a dedicated team.
  • Qualifications: Experience as a Nursery Manager or strong Deputy with relevant qualifications.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 43000 Β£ per year.

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 preferred)

Nursery Manager employer: ELITE SEARCH ASSOCIATES LIMITED

Join a well-respected early learning and childcare provider in Glasgow, where you will be part of a nurturing and supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and employee wellbeing. With competitive salaries and a commitment to high-quality care, this role offers the chance to lead a dedicated team while making a meaningful impact on children's lives in a vibrant community setting. Embrace the opportunity for growth and innovation in an environment that values collaboration and excellence.

ELITE SEARCH ASSOCIATES LIMITED

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ELITE SEARCH ASSOCIATES LIMITED Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Nursery Manager

Leadership Skills
Staff Management
Compliance with Care Inspectorate Requirements
Knowledge of National Care Standards
Understanding of Scottish Early Years Frameworks
Curriculum for Excellence (Early Level)
Safeguarding Knowledge