Nursery Manager

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card

Discounted childcare

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Nurseries seeks a Nursery Manager to lead day-to-day operations, ensuring high-quality care and education in line with EYFS and Ofsted.

You will mentor staff, liaise with families and external agencies, and prepare for inspections while promoting a collaborative professional culture.

Qualifications

• Must hold a UK Level 3 early years qualification and a recognised Level 6 degree with post-qualifying managerial experience.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS and safeguarding children.
• Senior leadership experience in a nursery setting.
• Experience managing day-care settings with Ofsted welfare requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running of the nursery and ensure delivery of high-quality care and education.
• Lead, mentor and support the nursery team and develop staff performance.
• Collaborate with families and external agencies to support each child’s development and wellbeing.
• Ensure readiness for Ofsted inspections and maintain policies and procedures.

Education

UK Level 6 early years degree

Level 3 UK early years qualification

Post-qualifying managerial experience

Job description

For questions about this job, contact: Lydia Smith Senior Nursery Manager [e-mail] 0113 3070684 Shortlisting Date: 19.08.26 Interview Date:26.08.26

Job Summary

This role provides the following services to the Trust: – You’ll be responsible for managing the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS, Ofsted requirements, and the nursery’s policies and procedures. You’ll lead, mentor, and support the nursery team, promoting a positive, collaborative, and professional culture while ensuring staff development and performance are maintained to a high standard. You’ll collaborate with a range of individuals, building strong, trusting relationships with families and external agencies, supporting each child’s development and wellbeing, and ensuring the nursery is always prepared for Ofsted inspections.

Why you should join our Team Are you passionate about early years education and eager to make a real difference in the lives of young children? At the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Nurseries, you’ll be part of a warm, dedicated team providing highquality childcare for the families of Leeds NHS staff. We’re now looking for a Nursery Manager to lead our passionate team, someone who’s ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Inspiring Early Years Environment

• Be part of a freeflow play setting that supports curiosity, independence and creativity
• Two unique nursery sites caring for 168 children aged 0–5
• Open yearround, Monday to Friday, 7am–6pm (excluding Bank Holidays)

Grow Your Career With Us

• At Leeds, you’ll have access to ongoing training, development, and progression opportunities

Fantastic LTHT Employee Benefits

• 27 days' annual leave (pro rata), rising to 33 with service, plus Bank Holidays
• Blue Light Card and staff discounts across retail, travel, gyms, holidays and more
• Familyfriendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Wellbeing support from trained champions and mental health first aiders
• Discounted childcare
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Car lease, cycle to work and childcare schemes
• Competitive pay and favourable terms & conditions

If you’re enthusiastic, caring and ready to take the next step in your early years career, we’d love to hear from you. Come and join the LTHT family—where your passion is valued and your development is supported

What you will bring to the role

• Must be at least a level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification with a recognised level 6 early years degree and post qualifying managerial experience.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
• Senior leadership experience within a nursery setting.
• Have experience at managing day care settings with knowledge of all Ofsted Welfare Requirements for children and inspection procedures.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients. We are…. Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind Our Trust priorities Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time Our priorities: People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.