Nurseries Manager

North Lincolnshire Council; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

North Lincolnshire Council is seeking an experienced nursery manager for Daisy Chains and Poppy Fields Nurseries in Scunthorpe. This full-time position involves managing daily nursery operations, coaching staff, and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, organizational ability, and a passion for early years education. Interviews are set for July 9.

Qualifications

• Confident and enthusiastic nursery manager with teaching experience.
• Knowledge of educational regulations and compliance.
• Passion for early years education and safeguarding best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the nurseries.
• Coach and mentor staff to maintain high standards.
• Manage parent partnerships and collaborate with social services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Safeguarding Knowledge

Education

Knowledge of EYFS Statutory Regulations

Job description

Salary: Grade 9 - £40,476 to £45,718 per year

Location: Daisy Chains and Poppy Fields Nurseries, Scunthorpe

Hours: 37 hours per week

DBS: Yes, Enhanced with Barred List Check

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 7 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

We require an experienced, confident, and enthusiastic nursery manager for the Council nurseries, Daisy Chains and Poppy Fields.

As Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the nurseries, coaching and mentoring the team to maintain high standards across education, care, and compliance.

You will oversee parent partnerships, work closely with support services and social workers, and have in-depth knowledge of the EYFS statutory regulations and legal duties. An excellent communicator with an eye for detail and organization, up-to-date safeguarding knowledge, and a genuine passion for early years education are essential.

Please see the attached job description and employee specification, which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Interviews are scheduled for 09 July.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Nicola Raines, Early Years Manager, Sufficiency and Quality, Tel: [phone] or email: [e-mail].

As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect the same commitment from employees and volunteers. Recruitment will follow our safer recruitment procedures, including reference checks prior to interview and a DBS check.

The Council

We are organized around the people and place of North Lincolnshire, ensuring communities are safe, well, prosperous, and connected. We aim to make North Lincolnshire the #BestPlace for residents and strive to be the #BestCouncil. We live our values of equality of opportunity, excellence, integrity, and self-responsibility in all we do.