Nursery Manager

Willingcare; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Pension scheme

On-site parking

Term-time working

Training courses (Level 4-6)

Job summary

Willingcare in Ashton-under-Lyne is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead daily nursery operations and support a small team while balancing practical care with leadership duties.

The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification, have experience as a Nursery Manager or Deputy, and demonstrate strong EYFS knowledge and safeguarding awareness to ensure high-quality care and learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Experience as Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager or senior Room Leader.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the nursery and maintain high standards of care and education.
• Spend three days each week working directly with children and supporting the team in practice.
• Use office-based time to manage planning, administration, staffing and other nursery responsibilities.
• Support the team to deliver effective EYFS practice and promote positive outcomes for children.
• Maintain effective safeguarding, health and safety and compliance procedures.
• Build positive relationships with parents, colleagues and external professionals.
• Identify training and development needs and support continued improvement across the setting.

Skills

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Communication skills

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Early Years

Job description

Job Description

Nursery Manager

£27,000 per annum

36 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:15pm, term time only

You will be managing a well-established nursery rated Good by Ofsted, providing care and early education for children aged 2–5 years in a welcoming community setting. The nursery has up to 45 places, with children learning together in one large room and benefiting from a spacious outdoor area. The setting has a strong community focus, with an emphasis on supporting children and families and working closely with other professionals. As Nursery Manager, you will spend three days working alongside the children and two days focused on management and administration, giving you a balanced role across practice and leadership.

Why This Role Is Worth Considering

• £27,000 salary, with some flexibility depending on experience


• 50% childcare discount for your children


• Pension scheme and on-site parking


• Term-time working, Monday to Friday


• Opportunity to access training and courses, including Level 4, 5 and 6 qualifications


• A balanced working pattern, with three days on the floor and two days in the office

What You’ll Need

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification


• Previous experience as a Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager or highly confident Room Leader


• Strong working knowledge of the EYFS


• Confident leadership skills and the ability to support and guide a small team


• Clear understanding of safeguarding and nursery compliance requirements


• Strong communication skills when working with children, families, colleagues and other professionals

What You’ll Do

• Lead the day-to-day running of the nursery and maintain high standards of care and education


• Spend three days each week working directly with children and supporting the team in practice


• Use office-based time to manage planning, administration, staffing and other nursery responsibilities


• Support the team to deliver effective EYFS practice and promote positive outcomes for children


• Maintain effective safeguarding, health and safety and compliance procedures


• Build positive relationships with parents, colleagues and external professionals


• Identify training and development needs and support continued improvement across the setting

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.

Reference: WILL257766/JC