Multi-Site Nursery Manager – Established Independent Nursery Group Are you an experienced early years leader who enjoys developing people, improving practice and creating environments where children and practitioners thrive? We are recruiting an accomplished Multi-Site Nursery Manager to oversee the operations of two established independent nurseries in Glasgow. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Nursery Manager ready to step up into multi-site leadership, as well as candidates who already have multi-site experience. You will have genuine autonomy to lead, develop and improve both settings, supported by experienced early years professionals and a wider operational team. What makes this opportunity different? You will be supported by: Dedicated Nursery Administrators Nursery cooks and housekeeping support Experienced senior leaders with early years backgrounds Comprehensive policies, procedures and operational systems Family nursery-management platform Automated enquiry-management system Dedicated marketing support Ongoing investment in environments, resources and professional development This support allows you to focus on leading people, improving practice and maintaining high standards across both nurseries. As Multi-Site Nursery Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the effective day-to-day operation of both settings. Key responsibilities: Lead the operations and performance of both nurseries Provide visible, inspiring leadership across both settings Lead, coach and develop nursery teams Maintain high standards across care, learning, safeguarding and compliance Manage staff supervision, performance and professional development Ensure safe and effective staffing levels and ratios Lead quality assurance and continuous improvement Build strong relationships with children, families and the wider community Support occupancy, enquiries and the reputation of both settings Ensure the curriculum reflects a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach Manage funded ELC requirements and associated information Share best practice and drive consistency across both nurseries This role is ideal for a leader who can bring teams together, develop people and maintain high standards across multiple locations. You must have, or be able to obtain, the appropriate SSSC registration for a manager or lead practitioner role, alongside a relevant childhood practice qualification at the appropriate SCQF level. Suitable qualifications include: BA Childhood Practice PDA Childhood Practice at SCQF Level 9 Another SSSC-recognised management or leadership qualification Strong candidates working towards the appropriate management qualification may also be considered, subject to SSSC requirements. You should also have: Previous Nursery Manager or substantial early years leadership experience Experience leading, motivating and developing teams A genuine ambition to progress into multi-site leadership, if not already operating across multiple settings Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge Good understanding of Care Inspectorate expectations Confidence managing staffing, compliance and performance Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Knowledge of the Scottish ELC sector, including How Good Is Our Early Learning and Childcare?, Realising the Ambition: Being Me, Health and Social Care Standards and SSSC requirements, is highly desirable. Both nurseries follow a Reggio Emilia-inspired ethos, centred on children's curiosity, creativity and individual voices. The successful Manager will support practitioners to create purposeful environments and deliver thoughtful, child-led learning experiences. What's on offer? A respected, independent nursery group with outstanding values A genuine commitment to exceptional childcare A supportive, people-focused culture Competitive salary and attractive benefits package Superb working flexibility and work-life balance The opportunity to lead and inspire across multiple settings If you are an experienced Nursery Manager ready to take the next step into multi-site leadership, or an established multi-site leader looking for your next opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply with your current CV. All applications will be managed confidentially by the appointed recruitment partner. Applicants must meet the relevant qualification and SSSC registration requirements for managing ELC services in Scotland. TPBN1_UKTJ
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Immerse Recruitment Limited. Recruitment Team
