Nursery Manager

Nina's nursery; Hazel Grove; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare

Free parking

Referral programme

Job summary

Nina's Nursery is seeking an ambitious Nursery Manager to lead our warm team and shape the future of our setting. You will manage day-to-day operations, nurture staff development and ensure every child thrives in a safe, caring environment.

You’ll bring leadership experience in an early years context and hold a Diploma of Higher Education. You’ll be confident, collaborative and ready to drive practical improvements while keeping families at the heart of nursery life.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience within an early years setting.
• Relevant Diploma of Higher Education is required.
• Commitment to children's wellbeing, safety and development.
• Ability to lead by example and support others.
• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Inspire and support your team to develop practice.
• Maintain high standards of care, learning and safeguarding.
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers.

Skills

Leadership experience

Early years experience

Staff development

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Diploma of Higher Education

Job description

At Nina's Nursery, we're looking for an ambitious, caring Nursery Manager to lead our team and help shape our next chapter. If you're full of ideas, passionate about helping children thrive and ready to grow as a leader, we'd love to hear from you. Take charge of the day-to-day hustle and bustle at the nursery, ensuring everything runs smoother than a baby's giggle!

Lead the day-to-day running of a warm, welcoming and nurturing nursery. Inspire and support your team, helping colleagues build confidence and develop their practice. Keep children's wellbeing, safety and individual needs at the centre of every decision. Build trusting relationships with parents and carers, helping them feel part of nursery life. Maintain high standards of care, learning and safeguarding. Introduce thoughtful, practical improvements and identify opportunities for the nursery to develop and grow. Create a positive team culture where ideas are welcomed, achievements are celebrated and everyone feels valued.

Childcare. Free parking. Referral programme. The opportunity to bring your ideas to life and help shape the nursery's future. Opportunities to develop your leadership skills and support your team's growth. A warm, caring setting where your personality, experience and ambition can make a meaningful difference.

You'll be a caring, confident early years professional with leadership experience and a relevant qualification. You'll combine strong organisational skills with a warm, approachable manner and an understanding of what makes a nursery feel like home. We welcome applications from Deputy Nursery Managers ready for their first Nursery Manager role, as well as experienced Nursery Managers seeking a new challenge.

You will bring:

• Leadership experience within an early years setting.
• A relevant Diploma of Higher Education (required).
• A commitment to children's wellbeing, safety and individual development.
• The ability to lead by example and bring out the best in others.
• A willingness to welcome feedback, keep learning and take on new responsibilities.
• The confidence to turn fresh ideas into practical improvements.
• A belief that children thrive when they feel secure, understood and valued.