Nursery Manager

Happy Nurses; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery provider in Macclesfield is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead and inspire a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum Level 3 qualification in an early years framework and senior leadership experience within a nursery setting. Offering a competitive salary of £32,000 - £35,000 per year, enhance your career within an Ofsted Outstanding nursery with various team benefits including free meals and a dedicated wellbeing package. Join us in making a positive impact on early childhood education.

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunches and healthy snacks

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Fertility and Adoption leave

Regular staff rewards

Team appreciation events

Long service awards

Dedicated wellbeing package

Highly discounted childcare

A day off for your birthday

On-site parking

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding and EYFS.
• Senior leadership experience in a nursery setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a supportive team in managing the nursery.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and safeguarding standards.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Creativity

Understanding of EYFS

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 qualification in a UK recognised early years qualification

GCSE in Maths or equivalent

Job description

Nursery Manager

We are seeking a Nursery Manager. Please only apply if you have a minimum Level 3 qualification in a UK recognised early years qualification alongside senior nursery experience.

We are looking for a dedicated individual who is looking for an opportunity to lead a supportive team, a natural leader who is highly motivated, organised, enthusiastic and creative.

What a Nursery Manager needs:

• Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding.
• Senior leadership experience within a nursery setting.
• It is a legal requirement to hold a GCSE or equivalent qualification in Maths, or be willing to achieve within 2 years of starting the position.

Why become a Nursery Manager?

• Long standing team.
• Passionate about employee / team development.
• Ofsted Outstanding nursery.

What’s in it for you?

• Free breakfast, lunches and healthy snacks including fresh fruit.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Fertility and Adoption leave.
• Regular staff rewards.
• Team appreciation events.
• Long service awards.
• Dedicated wellbeing package.
• Highly discounted childcare.
• A day off for your birthday.
• On‑site parking.
• Referral programme.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary: £32,000 – £35,000 per year.
• Pension plan.
• Annual leave including bank holidays.
• Monday to Friday schedule.

Additional Information

• Job type: Full‑time, Permanent.
• Pay: £32,000.00 – £35,000.00 per year.
• Education: GCSE or equivalent (preferred).
• Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred).
• Work location: In person.

Please apply with your CV and we will return to you within 3 working days.