At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Nursery Manager and lead a passionate team in creating a nurturing environment for children.
- Company: A vibrant nursery dedicated to child-led learning and professional growth.
- Benefits: Childcare discounts, qualification-related pay, birthday leave, and fun team events.
- Other info: Clear progression route to Nursery Manager with tailored training and support.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on leadership experience and mentorship while making a positive impact on children's lives.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience as a Room Leader or Senior Practitioner.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Responsibilities:
- Supporting the Nursery Manager in the day‑to‑day running of the setting and confidently stepping into the Manager role during their absence.
- Leading, mentoring, and inspiring a passionate staff team while strengthening your own management skills.
- Helping deliver an ambitious, child‑led curriculum and creating enabling environments where children can flourish.
- Ensuring the nursery meets and exceeds EYFS and Ofsted requirements, with the aim of achieving a minimum 'Good' rating.
- Building strong, positive relationships with parents and families and ensuring communication is warm, professional, and supportive.
- Assisting with key administrative tasks including staffing ratios, record keeping, budgeting, petty cash, and maintaining accurate data.
- Welcoming new families, supporting the key person system, and helping maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
Pathway to Nursery Manager:
- Hands‑on leadership experience
- Regular mentoring from the Nursery Manager and Area Manager
- Opportunities to lead within the setting
- Management training, supervisions, and tailored CPD
- A clear progression route toward becoming a Nursery Manager
Qualifications:
- Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
- Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and child development
- Experience as a Room Leader or Senior Practitioner
- A warm, confident communicator who can motivate and support others
- Someone organised, proactive, and focused on delivering high‑quality practice
- A team player who wants to develop into a management role
Benefits:
- Staff childcare discount
- Qualification‑related pay
- Half‑day paid leave on your birthday
- Team socials and staff functions
Trainee Nursery Manager in Rawmarsh employer: The Lime Trees
Join a nurturing and dynamic environment as a Trainee Nursery Manager, where you will be supported in your professional growth through hands-on leadership experience and tailored management training. Our inclusive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, ensuring that you can thrive while making a meaningful impact on children's lives. With benefits like staff childcare discounts and a warm, supportive team atmosphere, this role offers a rewarding pathway to becoming a Nursery Manager in a setting dedicated to excellence.
We think you need these skills to ace Trainee Nursery Manager in Rawmarsh
Leadership Skills
Mentoring
Curriculum Development
Knowledge of EYFS
Safeguarding
Child Development
Communication Skills
