Nursery Manager in Preston

Location: Kirkham

Start Date: September

Hours: 40 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, with flexibility to work 4 days

Shifts: Alternating early and late shift pattern

Holiday Allowance: 28 days per year

Setting: Nursery / Early Years

Spencer Clarke Group are working with a well-established nursery in Kirkham who are looking to appoint an experienced Nursery Manager to join their team from September. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and knowledgeable Early Years professional who is ready to lead a nursery setting, support staff development and ensure children receive the highest standard of care, learning and development.

The successful candidate will have previous experience in a Nursery Manager or senior leadership role within an Early Years setting. You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the nursery, maintaining high standards across safeguarding, compliance, staff management, parent communication and the delivery of the EYFS.

Working Hours: This is a 40-hour-per-week role, working Monday to Friday, with flexibility for the successful candidate to work across 4 days where required. The role follows an alternating shift pattern:

• One week early shift: 7:30am to 4:30pm
• One week late shift: 8:00am to 6:00pm

The position includes 28 days of holiday allowance per year. The nursery also closes for one week over the Christmas period.

The Role: As Nursery Manager, you will take responsibility for leading the nursery team and ensuring the setting runs smoothly, safely and effectively. You will be responsible for:

• Leading and managing the nursery team on a day-to-day basis
• Ensuring high standards of care, education and safeguarding
• Overseeing planning, routines and the delivery of the EYFS
• Supporting staff performance, development and wellbeing
• Building positive relationships with parents, carers and external professionals
• Maintaining compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements
• Creating a warm, safe and engaging environment for children to learn and thrive

The Ideal Candidate: We are looking for an experienced Nursery Manager who is:

• Confident leading an Early Years team
• Knowledgeable about the EYFS and safeguarding requirements
• Organised, proactive and professional
• Able to motivate, support and develop staff
• Strong in communication with families and colleagues
• Committed to maintaining high standards across the setting
• Experienced in managing nursery operations, compliance and daily routines

A relevant Early Years qualification is required, along with previous management experience within a nursery or Early Years setting.

Why Apply? This is a fantastic September start opportunity for an experienced Nursery Manager looking to join a supportive nursery setting in Kirkham. The role offers a stable 40-hour working week, an alternating shift pattern, 28 days' holiday allowance and the benefit of a nursery closure over the Christmas period. You will receive support from Spencer Clarke Group throughout the application process, with clear communication and guidance at every stage.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP: All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.

• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.