Nursery Manger

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Location: Macclesfield, UK
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic, and experienced Nursery Manager to lead a vibrant and supportive early years setting in Macclesfield. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate childcare professional to take the next step in their career within a dynamic and values-driven environment.

The successful candidate will be a natural leader with excellent organisational skills, a deep understanding of early years education, and a genuine commitment to high standards of care, safeguarding, and education.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care and education

• Lead and inspire a team of practitioners, supporting their development and performance

• Ensure full compliance with all safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory requirements

• Build strong relationships with children, parents, staff, and external agencies

• Monitor and support the implementation of the EYFS across the setting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in line with policies and procedures

• Support the nurserys continuous improvement and development

• Ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to and consistently implemented

• Actively contribute to staff recruitment, training, and retention

What We Offer

• Competitive salary

• Bonus scheme

• Pension plan

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, fertility and adoption leave

• Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks

• Highly discounted childcare

• Accredited training through our dedicated training academy

• Regular staff rewards and team appreciation events

• Long service awards

• Wellbeing support package

• A day off for your birthday

• Annual leave entitlement including bank holidays

Requirements

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education (UK recognised)

• Minimum of two years' senior leadership experience within an early years setting

• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding practices

• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills

• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths, or willingness to achieve this within two years

• A clear, enhanced DBS check and commitment to ongoing safeguarding training

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and experienced early years leader to make a real difference in a supportive and forward-thinking setting. If youre passionate about delivering outstanding early years care and education, wed love to hear from you.

Apply now to join a team where your experience, values, and leadership will be truly valued.

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