Nursery Director- Moorevilla Nursery

MIChild Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery provider in Blackpool is seeking a passionate Nursery Manager. The ideal candidate has a minimum Level 3 qualification in childcare and at least two years of nursery management experience. Responsibilities include leading a dedicated team, managing daily operations, and ensuring high-quality care and education for children. This role offers a competitive salary, extensive training opportunities, and a supportive work environment. Join us and make a meaningful impact in early years education.

Benefits

Joining bonus of £1,000

75% childcare discount

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Free meals - Breakfast & Lunch

Annual Employee awards ceremony

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in nursery management.
• Able to demonstrate competence in meeting developmental and emotional needs of children.
• Hands-on approach in childcare.
• Knowledge in health and safety and safer food business guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the nursery.
• Lead and develop a team of childcare professionals.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies.
• Provide exceptional care and education to children.

Skills

Childcare skills

Leadership

Customer focus

Interpersonal skills

Time management

I.T. skills

Education

Minimum level 3 qualification in child care

Job description

Overview

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Location: Moorevilla Nursery, Midgleland Road, Blackpool, FY4 5HJ
Position: Nursery Manager
Employer: MiChild Group

"Small Steps. Giant Leaps."
Who Are We?
At MiChild, we are dedicated to being a leading provider of early years education, where passionate and highly trained professionals nurture every child\'s full potential. Our ethos is rooted in compassion, excellence, and ambition-values that inspire everything we do.

Why Join MiChild?

• We are passionate about Early Years. We deeply respect and value our early years professionals for the remarkable work they do every day. This is more than a job-it\'s a meaningful career that shapes the future.
• We strive for Outstanding. Our goal is to deliver excellence daily-not just on inspection days. We invest in our teams, training, environments, and resources to empower our practitioners and deliver exceptional outcomes.
• We are a family. Our team is made up of dedicated, talented, and caring individuals who share a common purpose. Together, we support each other and celebrate our collective successes.
• We grow talent. We provide ongoing professional development through accredited training, access to online learning platforms, and clear career progression pathways. We recognise potential and actively nurture it.
• We are proud to be recognised. Since our launch in 2019, we have been ranked among the UK\'s Top 20 Large Nursery Groups for four consecutive years - an achievement driven by parent reviews and sector-wide recognition.

About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the MiChild group. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Blackpool-based Nursery Manager.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• 75% childcare discount (from day one) and 10% referral discount for friends and families
• Mental Health First Aiders, and Wellbeing Champions
• Extensive training and CPD opportunities: e-learning, apprenticeships, F2F training
• Enhanced holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service
• Annual Employee awards ceremony for all staff
• Free meals - Breakfast & Lunch.

What We\'re Looking For:

• Minimum level 3 qualification in child care
• At least 2 years experience in nursery management
• Able to demonstrate competence in meeting the developmental and emotional needs of the children
• Hands on approach in the day to day childcare and willingness to lead by example
• Strong customer focus and excellent interpersonal skills which meet and exceed the expectations of the parents and the company
• Can work on own initiative by being self-motivated
• Ability to work within a wider team
• Knowledge in health and safety and safer food better business guidelines
• Able to time manage self and team
• Have strong I.T skills and able to use or willingness to use multiple computerised systems
• Strong skills in literacy and numeracy

*If you\'re not yet Level 3 qualified, we may have alternative roles to support your development. Visit our Careers Page to explore current opportunities. MiChild | Careers

Safeguarding & Compliance
MiChild is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to:
• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory employment references
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK (MiChild is currently unable to offer VISA sponsorship)
• Verification of relevant qualifications

Equality & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all our children and staff-regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

Ready to Make a Difference?
Be part of a supportive, award-winning nursery group where your passion and professionalism are recognised, developed, and celebrated.

Apply Now and help us shape the future-one small step at a time.

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