Nursery Manager

Ashdown Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning nursery group is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a dedicated team in Manchester. This role offers the opportunity to shape early years education by delivering a high-quality, play-based curriculum while ensuring compliance with safeguarding and health regulations. You'll build strong relationships with families, oversee financial performance, and promote professional development within your team. If you're passionate about nurturing children's development in an inclusive environment, this position could be the next step in your career, offering a competitive salary and a range of attractive benefits.

Benefits

Pension

50% Childcare Discount

Retail Discounts

Performance-related Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education required.
• Proven experience in leading a large nursery team essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of a high-quality, play-based curriculum.
• Manage recruitment, training, and performance of nursery educators.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Knowledge of EYFS

Financial Management

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Nursery Manager to join an award-winning and values driven nursery group. If you are passionate about early years education and thrive in an autonomous leadership role this could be the ideal next move in your career. The Nursery Manager will lead a large team of exceptional and supportive educators in an innovative and inclusive setting in the Manchester area.

The successful candidate will lead the planning, delivery, and assessment of a high-quality, play-based curriculum, in adherence to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, that fosters children's development in a nurturing and stimulating environment. Ensuring all policies and procedures related to safeguarding, child protection, and health and safety are strictly followed, you will be key in creating a safe, caring, and compliant environment for both children and staff.

As Nursery Manager, you will build strong relationships with parents and carers, ensuring they are actively involved in their child's learning as well as implementing strategies to attract new families and maintain a positive reputation for the nursery.

With the expert support of a centralised Talent Acquisition team, you will manage the recruitment, training, and performance of a dedicated team of early years educators, promoting continuous professional development and ensuring a motivated workforce. In addition, you will oversee the nursery's financial performance, including budgeting, invoicing, and resource allocation, ensuring efficient operations while maintaining the highest standards of care.

The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education
• Proven experience in leading a large team within a high occupancy nursery setting.
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
• A deep understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and childcare regulations.
• Financial management experience, including budget control and reporting.

In addition to a competitive salary of up to GBP38,400 p.a., you will receive a range of benefits including pension, 50% childcare discount, retail discounts, and performance-related bonus.