Nursery Manager

Tradewind Recruitment; Beverley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is partnering with a nursery in the East Riding to recruit a Level 3+ qualified Nursery Manager for a full-time role. You will lead the EYFS curriculum, oversee safeguarding, and drive Ofsted readiness while managing budgets and occupancy.

The position offers £34k–£37k per year for a 40-hour week, with potential for permanent placement. A strong emphasis on staff development, parent engagement, and regulatory compliance is key.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Qualified Nursery Manager or higher is required.
• Experience leading an early years setting with EYFS knowledge.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and staff in a nursery.
• Strong safeguarding and regulatory compliance awareness.
• Capability to drive Ofsted readiness and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum delivery and play-based learning for 0–5 years.
• Plan activities and monitor child development progress.
• Oversee SEND provision with the SENCo and maintain logs.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
• Ensure health, safety and food hygiene compliance.
• Maintain staff rotas to meet adult-to-child ratios.
• Conduct inductions, reviews, and 1:1 supervisions.
• Drive occupancy growth through enquiries and tours.
• Oversee nursery budgets and local funding claims.
• Serve as main contact for parents and external agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Delivery

Progress Tracking

SEND Inclusion

Safeguarding

Ofsted Readiness

Staff Rostering

DBS Clearances

Performance Reviews

Mentorship

Revenue Growth

Budgeting

Job description

Are you passionate about early years education and ready to join a fantastic setting in the East Riding? If you're a Level 3 Qualified Nursery Manager or higher looking for a rewarding, full-time opportunity, we want to hear from you!

Join a thriving nursery teams dedicated to creating a nurturing, engaging, and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.

As a valued Nursery Manager you'll support children aged 0-5 years, planning exciting activities, promoting learning through play, and ensuring every child feels supported and valued.

The salary is around £34-£37k per year based on 40 hours per week.(This can be 4x 10 hour days)

For the right person this could go permanent.

Key Skills/job duties:

• Childcare & Educational LeadershipCurriculum Delivery: Ensure staff effectively implement the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum while creating a stimulating, play-based learning environment.
• Progress Tracking: Monitor and audit observation systems and digital learning journals. Ensure individual child development needs are met consistently.
• Inclusion: Oversee the provision for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), working directly alongside the setting's SENCo.
• Regulatory Compliance & SafeguardingSafeguarding Lead: Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). Maintain zero-tolerance safety policies and handle child protection issues rapidly and discreetly.
• Ofsted Readiness: Direct nursery standards to guarantee "Good" or "Outstanding" inspection outcomes. Ensure all health, safety, and food hygiene rules are met completely.
• Ratios & Documentation: Manage staff rotas to ensure legal adult-to-child ratios are strictly maintained at all times. Maintain precise accident, incident, and medication logs.
• Team Management & DevelopmentSafer Recruitment: Lead interview panels, complete reference checks, and secure Enhanced DBS clearances for incoming team members.
• Performance Control: Conduct regular staff inductions, probations, 1:1 supervisions, and annual performance reviews.
• Mentorship: Coach early years practitioners to build skills, manage training budgets, and resolve team performance gaps.
• Business & Operations ManagementOccupancy Growth: Manage incoming enquiries, lead nursery tours for prospective families, and optimize booking patterns to maximize revenue.
• Financial Administration: Oversee nursery budgets, process local authority early years funding claims, and manage fee collections.
• Partnership: Act as the main point of contact for parents, local councils, and external healthcare or social agencies.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

• Previous leadership or management experience.
• Relevant qualifications, such as a