Inspiring Nursery Manager - Maternity Cover

About Early Years Ltd.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Quinton House School is seeking a Nursery Manager (maternity cover) to lead the 2–4 year nursery, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment aligned with EYFS and our school's ethos.

You will oversee staffing, rotas and ratios, safeguard compliance, deliver a play-based EYFS curriculum, support child development and parent communications, and contribute to inspections and wider school life.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (minimum).
• Level 5 or 6 qualification (desirable).
• Paediatric First Aid (or willingness to obtain).
• Safeguarding training (DSL training desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the nursery team, fostering a positive and professional working environment.
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery, including staffing, rotas, and ratios.
• Ensure full compliance with EYFS, safeguarding requirements, and relevant regulatory standards.
• Deliver a high-quality, play-based curriculum aligned with EYFS principles.
• Monitor children's development, including planning, assessment, and progress tracking.
• Promote inclusive practice and support children with additional needs.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, hygiene, and safeguarding at all times.
• Manage nursery resources, equipment, and budget effectively.
• Build strong relationships with parents and provide regular updates on children's progress.
• Lead parent meetings, reports, and nursery events.
• Support transitions into Reception and collaborate with wider school staff.
• Contribute to inspections, school initiatives, and the wider life of the school.

Skills

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Communication

Staff management

Safeguarding

Budgeting

Parent relations

Education

Level 3 Early Years

Level 5/6 EY qualification

Paediatric First Aid

DSL safeguarding training

Job description

Quinton House School is seeking a Nursery Manager (maternity cover) to lead the 2–4 year nursery, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment aligned with EYFS and our school's ethos.

You will oversee staffing, rotas and ratios, safeguard compliance, deliver a play-based EYFS curriculum, support child development and parent communications, and contribute to inspections and wider school life.