Nursery Manager

Salford Council; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Salford Family Nurseries as a Nursery Manager and lead a team dedicated to nurturing young minds. This role involves overseeing daily operations, fostering relationships, and ensuring high standards of care for children. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 childcare qualification and experience in nursery management.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Access to creative materials

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in a managerial role within a nursery setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and supporting children with SEND.
• Ability and drive to be creative and innovative.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of passionate educators.
• Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.
• Oversee daily operations and maintain a safe, inclusive environment.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Full and relevant childcare qualification at Level 3 or above

Job description

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Join Our Amazing Nursery Team as a Nursery Manager!

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and fostering a love for learning? Do you have a knack for leadership and a heart full of creativity? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

At Salford Family Nurseries we have 5 fantastic settings which are based at Barton Moss, Belvedere, Little Hulton, Higher Broughton and Winton. Please note that the exact work location will be decided at a later stage.

About us At Salford Family Nurseries we believe in creating a magical and stimulating environment where children can explore, learn, and grow. Our dedicated teams are committed to providing exceptional care and early years education that inspires curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. We are especially passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring every child receives the tailored support they need to thrive.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• Access to a wealth of resources and creative materials
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The chance to make a real difference in children's lives every day

About the Role The role of Nursery Manager is a critical part of the leadership team within Salford family nurseries. The role requires a experienced manager who can:

• Lead and inspire a team of passionate educators
• Ensure the highest standards of care and education for all children
• Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and staff
• Create and implement engaging, age-appropriate curriculum
• Oversee daily operations and maintain a safe, inclusive environment
• Provide exceptional support for children with SEND, working closely with families and external professionals

About you You will be a dynamic and enthusiastic leader with a passion for early years education, who has:

• A full and relevant childcare qualification at Level 3 or above
• A proven track record with experience in a managerial role within a nursery setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability and drive to be creative, innovative, and committed to continuous improvement
• A commitment to safeguarding, supporting children with SEND and promoting inclusive practice

Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and that you will be required to meet the cost of the DBS check currently £49.50. The payment for this will be deducted from your first four months’ salary payments at a rate of £12.38 per month. If you do not commence employment for any reason but the DBS has been processed, you will be sent an invoice for the payment of £49.50.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.
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We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position.

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