Nursery Manager

Operam Education; Leyland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organization is seeking a Nursery Manager in Leyland. This full-time position starts in January 2026 and involves overseeing the daily operations of a nursery, promoting the facility, and leading the team. The role may convert from temporary to permanent for the right candidate. Strong leadership skills and knowledge of EYFS procedures are essential. The nursery operates term-time only but offers salaried positions all year round for contracted staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in nursery management or similar childcare setting.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Knowledge of EYFS policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily leadership and management of the nursery.
• Promote the nursery, school, and company to customers.
• Lead and motivate the nursery team.

Job description

Overview

Key Stage Teacher Supply are working in collaboration with the Directors of a Nursery attached to a school, with wrap around care, in Leyland, with their recruitment of a Nursery Manager to join their team, full time, from January 2026.

The position will either be temporary to permanent, or straight to a permanent contract, for the right person.

The Nursery is term time only - but if contracted, would be salaried all year round (pro-rata).

Responsibilities

• To be responsible for the daily smooth and efficient Leadership, and Management of the Nursery
• To promote the nursery, school and company to all customers and visitors
• To lead, motivate, inspire and manage the team within the nursery, in a manner consistent with their conditions of employment, ensuring their roles and responsibilities are fulfilled
• To demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures relating to the EYFS
• To be aware of the registration and regulatory requirements of the nursery as part of Leyland St James Nursery and after school club
• To lead effective communication which enables the smooth running of the nursery and to lead and organise regular team meetings
• To oversee the nursery enrolment procedures for new families, including prospective customer visits, enrolment administration and child induction processes
• To ensure that medical and dietary needs procedures are robust, accurate and …