Nursery Manager

Odin Recruitment Group; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organization in Rochdale is seeking an experienced Manager to cover maternity leave. The role offers a full-time schedule, a pay rate of £13.10-£15.20 per hour, and various perks including paid training and free lunches. Ideal candidates will have a relevant Early Years qualification and over two years of experience in nursery settings.

Benefits

Free lunches

Paid personal training & development

Free uniform

Free car parking

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Over 2 years of experience working in an Early Years / Nursery setting (essential).
• Over 2 years of experience working in a childcare environment (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage the nursery during the maternity leave period.
• Develop outdoor activities for children.
• Support the team in delivering quality childcare.

Skills

Creative thinking

Passion for childcare

Experience in outdoor activities

Education

Relevant Early Years Qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you a qualified and experienced childcare professional looking for a new challenge?

• Are you passionate about outstanding childcare, and helping team members deliver it?
• Are you an experienced Nursery Manager or aspiring Deputy Manager in the making, ready to take the next step in your career?

Get in touch!

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Manager to cover a period of maternity leave, to work as part of the leadership team. We anticipate it lasting 6‑8 months with the opportunity to move within the group of two nurseries following this fixed‑term contract. If you have the qualifications and experience to fill this role – we would love to hear from you!

The kind of person who thrives in the role is:

• Highly creative – No two days are the same, with everchanging interests and curiosities being developed.
• Love the outdoors – We love being outdoors, and love Managers who can inspire and support their team to develop amazing activities in our outdoor environments.
• Permanently passionate – We love people who are passionate about seeing children flourish and thrive, growing into their unique personalities by receiving rich and stimulating play experiences that meet their individual learning needs.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A relevant Early Years Qualification
• Over 2 years of experience working in an Early Years / Nursery setting (essential)
• Over 2 years of experience working in a childcare environment (preferred)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to ensuring that the terms and conditions of employment for staff and selection processes for potential employees are equitable and non‑discriminatory.

What we offer

We ensure our team receives a high level of pay and a vast set of benefits & perks. This includes:

• A full‑time role, which is 38 hours per week
• Pay rate £13.10‑£15.20 per hour (to be reviewed in April 2025)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave & shared parental leave
• Paid personal training & development
• Free lunches cooked by our in‑house chef & free uniform
• Free Car Parking

We focus on developing the uniqueness of every child: We work with every child's constantly changing and unique interests to ensure their development is about them, not employing a one‑size‑fits‑all approach.

Our outstanding team builds strong relational bonds with our families, built on quality communication: This ensures our parents have the peace of mind to get on with their busy lives, knowing their child is with a team who know and love them.

Children enjoy a wide range of activities both indoor and out, planned by a qualified and experienced staff team who genuinely love and care for all the children. Our aim is that every individual child thrives and flourishes into their unique selves in our positive, family‑feel environment.