Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager

Location: Longridge, Lancashire

Hours: Full time

Salary: £35,000 - £37,000 per annum

Our Client:

Our client is a vibrant and nurturing early years setting, set in the pretty market town of Longridge, and are committed to providing high-quality care and education for children. They pride themselves on fostering a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment that supports every child’s development and well-being.

We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Nursery Manager to lead their dedicated team of 20 staff and 120 children on role and to maintain their exceptional standards.

Key Responsibilities:

As the Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and operation of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care and education for children.

Your duties will include:

1. Leadership and Team Management:

• Leading and inspiring a team of early years practitioners to deliver outstanding childcare.
• Supporting staff development through regular supervision, training, and appraisals.
• Working closely with the nursery owner and a named deputy to ensure alignment of goals and operational excellence.
• Recruiting, inducting, and managing staff in line with policies and procedures, providing ongoing training and best care practices

1. Operational Management:

• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements, including Ofsted standards.
• Implementing and maintaining nursery policies and procedures.
• Managing budgets, fees, and resources effectively.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and secure environment for children and staff.
• Monitoring the condition of the facility and equipment and organising maintenance, repairs and new items as required in liaison with the owner

3. Childcare and Education:

Working closely and supporting current Room Leaders with:

• Overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a high-quality early years curriculum in each of the rooms
• Ensuring that all activities are inclusive, stimulating, and tailored to the developmental needs of each child.
• Supporting children’s individual progress through effective observation, assessment, and planning.

4. Parent and Community Engagement:

• Building strong, positive relationships with parents and carers to support children’s development.
• Communicating effectively to ensure parents are informed about their child’s progress and the nursery’s activities.
• Liaising with external agencies and community partners as necessary.

5. Collaboration with Leadership:

• Working closely with the nursery owner to ensure shared vision and strategic objectives are met.
• Collaborating with the named deputy to maintain seamless operations and provide support where needed.

Requirements:

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years Education (Level 5 or above preferred).

• Proven experience in a leadership role within an early years setting.

• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Ofsted requirements.

• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

• A passion for delivering outstanding care and education to children.

• Current paediatric first aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Supportive and friendly working environment.

• Pension scheme

How to Apply:

If you are a dedicated and ambitious professional with a commitment to excellence in early years care, we would love to hear from you.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.