Nursery Manager

Odin Recruitment Group; Sale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Nursery Manager for a nursery expansion in Sale. The successful candidate will lead the new class, manage day-to-day operations, and ensure high-quality childcare for children aged 2-5 years. Essential qualifications include a Level 3 qualification and 2+ years of supervisory experience. Competitive salary and attractive perks available, including a company pension and discounts on school fees.

Benefits

Birthday Holiday And Wellbeing Day Off

Christmas & Easter Week Closure

Company Supplied Branded Clothing

50% discount on nursery and school fees

Long Service Awards

Monthly Cash Incentives

Free parking

Lunches and snacks provided

DBS Registration Paid For

Company Pension

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Senior Practitioner / Deputy / Operational experience.
• Good applied level of literacy and numeracy.
• Adept at working with parents and families.

Responsibilities

• Lead the new class and oversee the existing team.
• Ensure high-quality childcare and day-to-day operations.
• Provide a nurturing environment for children.

Skills

Leadership

Childcare Quality Control

Communication with Families

Literacy and Numeracy Skills

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Early Years

Job description

NURSERY MANAGER

Required - Summer 2025

Full time (48 weeks) - Mon - Fri 7.30 - 6.00

Salary - £30,000 - £38,000

Forest Park Preparatory School & Nursery

My client is looking for a Nursery Manager to join their amazing team and lead our exciting new nursery expansion! From September 2025 we will be offering all year round provision for children aged 2-5 years of age and adding an extra class cohort.

As Nursery Manager, you will lead this new class and oversee the new, and current team, already in place. You will also provide high quality childcare over‑see the day to day operation of the nursery to the highest standards. We always put our children first but we look after you too as a Nursery Manager because to our children, you’re a hero and we know that you deserve to feel like one.

Therefore, we are delighted to offer :

• Small class and cohort sizes
• Birthday Holiday And Wellbeing Day Off
• Christmas & Easter Week Closure
• Block Two Week Summer Shutdown
• Company Supplied And Branded T Shirts, Midlayers & Outdoor Jackets
• 50% discount on nursery and school fees
• Long Service Awards
• Monthly Colleague Spotlight Rewards - Cash Incentive
• Personal Progression Career Opportunities
• Free parking
• Lunches and snacks provided for staff
• DBS Registration Paid For
• Company Pension

Essential Criteria :

You must be at least a Level 3 qualified in correlation to the government guidelines, and have at a minimum of 2 years Senior Practitioner / Deputy / Operational experience with children within the Early Years. You must also have a good applied level of literacy and numeracy and be adept at working with parents and families within the school community.

New employees will be required to undertake appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure funded by the school, proof of right to work in the UK and suitability checks and provide at least two independent references.