Nursery Manager

Vale View Community Primary School and Nursery; River; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and training

Pension plan

Term-time employment

Job summary

Vale View Community Primary School and Nursery in England is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead the Nursery operations, oversee EYFS provision and drive high-quality learning for children aged under five. You will work closely with an EYFS Lead Practitioner, manage staff, and ensure statutory compliance within a supportive school trust environment.

The role is term-time only with 37.5 hours per week across 38 weeks per year, offering pro rata pay and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Practice.
• Paediatric First Aid Certificate.
• Leadership and/or management qualification (Level 5 or 6).
• Significant experience working within an Early Years setting.
• Experience of planning and delivering high-quality EYFS provision.
• Experience observing, assessing, and tracking children’s development and progress.
• Experience supporting children with Additional Needs.
• Engaging and supporting families to secure best outcomes for children.
• Previous leadership role within an EYFS setting.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework.
• Understanding of child development from birth to five and how young children learn. Understanding of inclusive practice and meeting the needs of all learners
• Knowledge of early language development strategies
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures and ability to follow them rigorously
• Understanding of transition into Reception and school readiness.
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Resilient, adaptable, and solution-focused
• Confident in managing challenging situations professionally

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation of the Nursery.
• Ensure provision meets all statutory requirements.
• Work with Trust EYFS lead practitioner to secure high-quality provision.
• Support staff development and professional training.
• Engage with families to secure positive outcomes for children.
• Collaborate with school and nursery teams to align with Trust ethos.

Skills

Leadership and/or management

Excellent communication

Organisational and time management

Experience in EYFS

Knowledge of EYFS framework

Safeguarding knowledge

Family engagement skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years Practice

Paediatric First Aid Certificate

Leadership/Management qualification (Level 5 or 6)

Job description

Nursery Manager

37.5 Hours Per Week Term Time

KSD / KSE £27,904 - £30,934 FTE Pro Rata Salary (Working 38 Weeks Per Year) / Depending on Experience

Are you passionate about Early Childhood Education and dedicated to making a positive impact on children's learning and development?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and resilient EYFS practitioner to lead and support a dedicated team of qualified practitioners in our wonderful School-Based Nursery. We are seeing a committed and passionate Nursery Manager to lead the daily operation of the Nursery. The ideal candidate will be committed to providing high quality childcare and learning in a nurturing environment.

This role requires effective communication with staff, parents and children ensuring that the provision is high quality and meets all Statutory requirements. The role would be an exciting opportunity for a current EYFS practitioner who is looking for the next step in their career. You will be working collaboratively with our Trust EYFS leading practitioner to secure a high-quality provision for all children.

The Job Description and Person Specification outline the key responsibilities and requirements of this role.

What a Nursery Managerneeds:

• Full and relevant Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Practice
• Paediatric First Aid Certificate
• Leadership and/or management qualification e.g., Level 5 or 6 qualification
• Significant experience working within an Early Years setting
• Experience of planning and delivering high-quality EYFS provision
• Experience of observing, assessing, and tracking children’s development and progress
• Experience supporting children with Additional Needs
• Engaging and supporting families to secure best outcomes for children
• Previous leadership role within an EYFS setting
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework
• Understanding of child development from birth to five and how young children learn. Understanding of inclusive practice and meeting the needs of all learners
• Knowledge of early language development strategies
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures and ability to follow them rigorously
• Understanding of transition into Reception and school readiness.
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Resilient, adaptable, and solution-focused
• Confident in managing challenging situations professionally

We Offer

• A friendly nursery team
• A dedicated EYFS Leading Practitioner
• Professional training and development
• Positive and determined children
• Engaging and supportive families
• Close EYFS support and practice across the Whinless Down Academy
• Purpose built nursery
• Great outdoor space
• Close, friendly team
• Support and collaboration with our Trust EYFS Lead Practitioner for Early Years
• Staff wellbeing team and confidential access to external support services
• One flex-day each year (can be taken in two halves)
• Opportunities to join a pension plan
• Bank holidays and School holidays

This position is term time only therefore the pay is pro-rata at 37.5 Hours per week for 38 weeks per year.

Our staff team are what makes our Nursery and School so great. Whether you’re just starting out or are well-established in your childcare / educational career, we’ll always encourage you to take on new opportunities and challenges. We’re passionate about helping our teams to develop and grow and be the best they can be!

Our School and Nursery share the same values and ethos. Children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are looking for individuals to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. In the Nursery setting you might be a princess one day or an astronaut the next, no two days are ever the same!

Like the sound of joining our wonderful setting?

The safeguarding of our children is of paramount importance, and we are rigorous in our recruitment procedures. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check, and references will be pursued. As part of our safer recruitment process, we will conduct an online search of all shortlisted applicants. The purpose of this search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE 2025.

Please note, it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is found