Job Description
Nursery Manager
£27,000 per annum
36 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:15pm, term time only
You will be managing a well-established nursery rated Good by Ofsted, providing care and early education for children aged 2–5 years in a welcoming community setting. The nursery has up to 45 places, with children learning together in one large room and benefiting from a spacious outdoor area. The setting has a strong community focus, with an emphasis on supporting children and families and working closely with other professionals. As Nursery Manager, you will spend three days working alongside the children and two days focused on management and administration, giving you a balanced role across practice and leadership.
Why This Role Is Worth Considering
- £27,000 salary, with some flexibility depending on experience
- 50% childcare discount for your children
- Pension scheme and on-site parking
- Term-time working, Monday to Friday
- Opportunity to access training and courses, including Level 4, 5 and 6 qualifications
- A balanced working pattern, with three days on the floor and two days in the office
What You’ll Need
- Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
- Previous experience as a Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager or highly confident Room Leader
- Strong working knowledge of the EYFS and early years practice
- Confident leadership skills and the ability to support and guide a small team
- Clear understanding of safeguarding and nursery compliance requirements
- Strong communication skills when working with children, families, colleagues and other professionals
What You’ll Do
- Lead the day-to-day running of the nursery and maintain high standards of care and education
- Spend three days each week working directly with children and supporting the team in practice
- Use office-based time to manage planning, administration, staffing and other nursery responsibilities
- Support the team to deliver effective EYFS practice and promote positive outcomes for children
- Maintain effective safeguarding, health and safety and compliance procedures
- Build positive relationships with parents, colleagues and external professionals
- Identify training and development needs and support continued improvement across the setting
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.
Reference: WILL257766/JC
Nursery Manager in Ashton-under-Lyne employer: Willingcare
As a Nursery Manager with us, you'll be part of a nurturing and dynamic environment that prioritises both child development and employee wellbeing. We offer competitive salaries, a performance-related bonus scheme, and extensive professional development opportunities, all while working in spacious, well-resourced settings across Hampshire and Surrey. Join our supportive team where your leadership will directly impact the growth of young minds and your career progression.
