Nursery Manager / Nursery General Manager
£50,000 to £60,000 + electric company car + performance bonus
South Manchester | Full time, Monday to Friday
The chance to run a nursery as your own: your decisions, your team, your standard
This is a rare opportunity for a highly motivated, experienced nursery leader who wants genuine authority, not another layer of management above them. Love Childcare Recruitment is partnering exclusively with a premium independent nursery in South Manchester to find a Nursery Manager / Nursery General Manager who is excited by the prospect of truly running a setting.
Why this role is different
- You lead, you decide: the owners are stepping back and handing the running of the nursery to you. You’ll have monthly check-ins in place of daily oversight, with owner sign-off kept only for major financial and structural decisions
- Room to grow: a clear path to becoming the Nominated Individual
- A strong platform: 90 registered places, a team of around 25, annual turnover of around £1.25 million, and rated Good by Ofsted in every area. Well resourced, in an attractive, sought-after location
- A culture worth leading: staff welfare, no blame, continuous development, and a real commitment to inclusion and to growing its own people
- Time where it counts: admin support is already in place, so you can be present in the rooms
What you’ll own
- The day-to-day running of the nursery, with full operational responsibility
- A leadership team including the deputy manager, room leaders, deputy room leaders, SENCO, apprenticeship lead and chef
- Quality, compliance and safeguarding to a consistently high standard
- The direction of the setting, and the culture that makes it special
What success looks like in your first year
- Your leadership stamp on a strong, settled team
- A nursery that is inspection-ready, every dayYour deputy and room leaders developing and growing under you
- Working with the owners toward the Nominated Individual role
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has managed a substantial nursery, or is an area or regional manager ready to own one setting
- Thrives on autonomy and takes full ownership of decisions and results
- Is driven, self-motivated and ready for a genuinely senior role
- Has Nominated Individual experience, or the ambition to get there
- Is confident with Ofsted, the EYFS and safeguarding
- Leads people with respect, energy and support
The package
- £50,000 to £60,000 basic salary
- Electric company car
- Performance-related bonus
- Full time, Monday to Friday, with flexibility within opening hours (7:30am to 6:30pm)
The process
An initial confidential chat with Love Childcare Recruitment, followed by two stages with the owners. You’ll have feedback within 24 hours of every stage.
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Nursery General Manager in Manchester employer: Love Childcare Recruitment
Join a pioneering boutique nursery in Barnes, where you will have the unique opportunity to shape a nurturing environment from the ground up. With a competitive salary of £39-41k, comprehensive training, and a strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional development, this role offers a supportive work culture that values emotional growth and relationship-centred practice. Experience the joy of leading a dedicated team in a beautifully designed space that prioritises children's emotional development and fosters meaningful connections with families.
Contact Details:
Love Childcare Recruitment Recruitment Team
