Nursery Manager in Shrewsbury

We are currently looking to appoint a Nursery Manager to lead our new nursery, Stepping Stones Nursery at Shrewsbury High School. This is an exciting opportunity to join and lead our new nursery. Our new nursery will be based in its own purpose-designed space within the beautiful school grounds, providing a nurturing environment for our youngest pupils. We believe that for children to become successful learners, they need to feel happy, safe and secure in their everyday learning world.

Located in the heart of Shrewsbury on the banks of the River Severn, Shrewsbury High School is the only all-through day school in Shropshire. Having educated girls since 1885, from September 2026 we will be welcoming boys into our Junior School, Year 7 and Year 12 as we move towards all-through co-education. We are looking for a Nursery Manager who can be influential in the implementation and development of the nursery at Shrewsbury High School at this exciting time. Linking with the school you will play a key role in the development of our pupils, ensuring a happy and successful start to their education journey.

Prior nursery manager experience is essential for this role. You will be heavily involved in the day-to-day running of the nursery as well as financial operations, recruitment, training and development of staff.

We are looking for a fantastic nursery manager who can:

• Demonstrate excellent practice in delivering the early years curriculum
• Promote the values of the nursery to all staff, parents and children
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all staff
• Maintain accurate records including occupancy to ensure growth and development
• Train and develop all staff to fulfil their potential

As our Nursery Manager you should be passionate about all areas of children’s learning. Applicants should demonstrate the following qualifications and experiences:

• Full and relevant Level 5 Childcare qualification (NVQ5, EYTS, QTS, B.Ed. or above)
• Have vast experience within a childcare setting
• Great passion for child development and a good working knowledge of the EYFS 0-5 years
• Experience of working in a management role, mentoring and leading staff
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and Ofsted statutory guidance
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding
• Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities
• Ability to deliver a high standard of childcare
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work productively with pupils, colleagues, parents and outside agencies
• Excellent planning, organising and time management skills
• A fantastic understanding of how a Nursery works
• Excellent communication skills and able to work effectively in a team.

As the Nursery Manager at Shrewsbury High School, you will play a vitally important role in this excellent nursery. You will be involved and supported by the Inspired Learning Group of schools and Nurseries. With termly manager meetings you will meet and share best practice with other managers. You will have the chance to join our great team and play a key role in delivering a high-quality childcare service to our young children.

As well as joining an outstanding team of colleagues at Shrewsbury High School, and as part of the Inspired Learning Group, you will also benefit from:

• Competitive Salary including bonuses
• Annual salary review
• Professional Development and Training opportunities with the prospect of career and salary progression as our business grows
• School fee discount
• Annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays increasing with service
• Pension scheme
• Refer a friend scheme up to £750
• Health cash plan covering 10 healthcare benefits and services such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession.
• Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Use of on-site fitness facilities.

If you are an experienced manager looking to take on a new and exciting opportunity or a deputy manager looking for progression, this is the role for you.

Shrewsbury High School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).