Nursery Manager

Westfield School; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield School in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an exceptional Nursery Manager to lead the establishment and long-term growth of a new nursery. This is a unique opportunity within an independent school environment to shape the nursery's vision and maintain high standards of care and education. The successful candidate will oversee nursery staff, financial sustainability, and creating a nurturing learning environment. Flexibility in hours is essential, and competitive salary offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and developing senior staff teams within an educational setting.
• Strong background in managing nursery resources and ensuring financial sustainability.
• Ability to maintain compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the growth, financial sustainability, and reputation of the nursery.
• Inspire and develop a high-performing nursery staff team.
• Ensure exceptional standards of care, education, and safeguarding.
• Manage nursery resources effectively for long-term sustainability.
• Drive the recruitment, admissions, and retention of children.
• Create enriching and nurturing learning environments.

Skills

Leadership and development of nursery staff

Financial sustainability management

Exceptional standards in care and education

Recruitment and admissions management

Policy and compliance shaping

Job description

Westfield School is launching an ambitious new nursery and is seeking an outstanding Nursery Manager to lead its establishment, growth and long-term development.

Location: Westfield School Gosforth – part of The RGS Newcastle Group of Schools

Required as soon as possible

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to shape the vision, culture and day to day operation of a high-quality new provision within an independent school, set in exceptional surroundings.

We are excited to be developing a brand-new, year-round nursery, for up to 60 children aged 6 months to school age, opening on our vibrant and welcoming Westfield School site in the heart of leafy Gosforth. The new, extended nursery will offer outstanding early years care and education to an extended age range, for 51 weeks a year.

We are seeking an exceptional and highly experienced Nursery Manager to lead this exciting development from inception and to shape the long‑term vision and success of the nursery. This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic, forward-thinking and commercially astute early years professional to establish and grow a high‑quality provision within a supportive and aspirational independent school environment.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Westfield School, the Nursery Manager will be responsible for the leadership and development of the nursery, including:

• Lead the growth, financial sustainability and reputation of the nursery;
• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing nursery staff team;
• Ensure exceptional standards of care, education, and safeguarding;
• Manage the nursery resources and ensure long-term financial sustainability;
• Drive recruitment, admissions, and retention of children;
• Shape policies and systems, maintain compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements;
• Create an enriching, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment.

As the nursery enters an exciting phase of expansion, the successful candidate will have a key role in developing its ethos, structures, systems, and reputation as the provision grows.

Hours: Flexibility is essential to meet the operational needs of a nursery open for extended hours. Hours will be discussed at interview.

Salary: Competitive. The actual salary will be chosen to reflect the experience and skills offered by the successful candidate.

Please note we are unable to accept CV applications.