Nursery Manager

Radbrook Primary School; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Radbrook Primary School is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead our brand new 0-3 years nursery as part of the 0-11 journey. The role focuses on establishing outstanding care, education, and safeguarding for our youngest children, with you guiding day-to-day operations in an all-year-round provision from 8am to 6pm.

Joining our Early Years Team, you will build strong relationships with families, shape curriculum delivery, and contribute to a nurturing, ambitious environment within

Qualifications

• Experience managing or leading within a nursery or early years setting.
• Level 5 or above in Early Years (Level 6 desirable).
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS Framework 2026, safeguarding and all statutory requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with families and staff.
• Organised, proactive and able to lead a busy all-year-round provision.
• Passionate about creating a nurturing, inspiring environment where children thrive.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 0-3 years team, modelling excellent practice and ensuring warmth, professionalism and high expectations.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with families, ensuring warm, clear and supportive communication.
• Oversee and quality assure planning, curriculum delivery and assessment for rich learning experiences.
• Ensure the nursery is a safe, stimulating and nurturing space reflecting children’s needs and interests.
• Act as the safeguarding lead for the nursery, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Early Years knowledge

Education

Level 5 or above in Early Years

Level 6 desirable

Job description

Radbrook Primary School

Nursery Manager

Grade 8 scp (19-22) £33,119 - £34,811

Full Time - 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday

Full Year, Permanent Contract

About Our School:

At Radbrook Primary School every child is known, nurtured and inspired through a continuous 0-11 journey filled with rich experiences, strong relationships and a deep sense of belonging. Working together with families, we create a caring community where children grow in confidence, thrive every day and are ready for the future. As Nursery Manager, you will play a pivotal role in bringing this vision to life from the very start of a child’s journey.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced, passionate and highly skilled Nursery Manager to lead our brand new 0-3 years nursery — a central part of our growing 0-11 all-through vision.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape an exceptional Early Years environment, build strong relationships with families, and contribute to a seamless journey where every child is known, nurtured and inspired.

As Nursery Manager, you will lead day-to-day operations of our all-year-round provision (8am-6pm), ensuring outstanding care, education and safeguarding for our youngest children. You will be part of Radbrook’s experienced Early Years Team, working collaboratively to deliver a warm, inclusive and ambitious offer for the Radbrook community.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leadership & Management — Lead the 0-3 years team, modelling excellent practice and ensuring a culture of warmth, professionalism and high expectations.
• Family Partnerships — Build strong, trusting relationships with families, ensuring communication is warm, clear and supportive.
• Quality of Education — Oversee and quality assure planning, curriculum delivery and assessment to ensure rich, developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Environment & Resources — Ensure the nursery is a safe, stimulating and nurturing space that reflects children’s needs and interests.
• Safeguarding & Welfare — Act as the designated safeguarding lead for the nursery, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements.

Who We Are Looking For

• Experience managing or leading within a nursery or early years setting.
• Level 5 or above in Early Years (Level 6 desirable).
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS Framework 2026, safeguarding and all statutory requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with families and staff.
• Organised, proactive and able to lead a busy all-year-round provision with confidence.
• Passionate about creating a nurturing, inspiring environment where children thrive.

Why Join Us ?

• Shape a new, purpose-built nursery at the heart of the school.
• Be part of an experienced, supportive Early Years Team.
• Contribute to a unique 0-11 journey that places relationships, belonging and inspiration at its core.
• Make a meaningful difference to the children and families of Radbrook every single day.

The Severn Bridges Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. Should you be shortlisted, further information relating to criminal records, sanctions and disqualifications will be requested and discussed at interview.

Closing date: Monday 12th October @9.00am

Interview date: Wednesday 21st October