Assistant Nursery Manager

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local community academy trust in Shrewsbury is looking for an Assistant Nursery Manager to support day-to-day operations and create a nurturing environment. The successful candidate will lead high-quality practices, communicate effectively with families, and assist staff in a busy nursery setting. Candidates should be committed to child protection and have prior experience in early years education. A DBS check and fluency in English are required. The role offers a permanent contract with a salary ranging from £28,598 to £31,022.

Qualifications

• A commitment to safeguarding and child protection, including enhanced DBS checks.
• Fluency in spoken English.
• Experience in nursery or early years education preferred.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Nursery Manager in day‑to‑day nursery operations.
• Leading high‑quality practice and maintaining a well‑organised and nurturing learning environment.
• Promoting strong communication with families.
• Supporting staff in their roles and contributing to a smooth and efficient operation of the nursery on a daily basis.

Job description

Assistant Nursery Manager

Location: Grange Park Primary School

Working Pattern: Term time plus one week – 37 hours per week, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 08:15 – 16:00. Tuesday 08:00 – 16:30. 30‑minute unpaid lunch break.

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Scale 5 NJC point 12 to point 17 (£28,598 - £31,022; £24,812 - £26,921 actual)

Disclosure level: Enhanced

Start date: As soon as possible (subject to safer recruitment checks)

We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic Assistant Nursery Manager to join our happy, hardworking team at Grange Park. The role is part of a growing Multi Academy Trust and will support the Nursery Manager with all aspects of the day‑to‑day running of the nursery, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and positive environment, culture, and ethos for children, parents, carers, and all nursery and school staff.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Nursery Manager in day‑to‑day nursery operations.
• Leading high‑quality practice and maintaining a well‑organised and nurturing learning environment.
• Promoting strong communication with families.
• Supporting staff in their roles and contributing to a smooth and efficient operation of the nursery on a daily basis.

We expect applicants to have:

• A commitment to safeguarding and child protection, including enhanced DBS checks.
• Fluency in spoken English.
• Experience in nursery or early years education preferred.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

The Trust Child Protection Policies and Recruitment of Ex‑Offenders Statement can be found at https://www.communityacademiestrust.org/en-GB/trust-information.

Community Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share our safeguarding commitments and to undergo appropriate safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flow from Community Academies Trust vision and values.

Closing date for applications: Friday, 2nd January 2026 at midday

Interviews will take place on: Monday, 19th January 2026

Equal Opportunities Employment: Community Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment. Company Registration No. 0747273-6.

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