Nursery Manager

Tradewind Recruitment; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Dedicated consultant

CPD opportunities

Onboarding support

Extensive school network

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a Nursery Manager for an East Riding setting. The role involves leading a responsive team, delivering EYFS-based activities, and ensuring high standards of care and education for children aged 0-5.

The position is full-time, with a salary around 34-37k per year for a 40-hour week (potentially 4x10 hour days). The appointment may become permanent for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Leadership or management experience in early years settings.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and play-based learning.
• Paediatric First Aid certification and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the EYFS curriculum and promote play-based learning.
• Monitor assessment logs and ensure SEND provision with SENCo.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and uphold safeguarding policies.
• Manage staff rotas and ensure legal adult-to-child ratios; log incidents.
• Lead recruitment, inductions, and performance reviews.
• Drive occupancy growth and manage nursery budgets/fees.
• Build partnerships with parents, local councils and healthcare agencies.

Skills

Leadership/management experience

EYFS knowledge

Excellent communication

Education

Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce qualification

Level 5 Qualification (preferred)

Paediatric First Aid certification

Job description

Are you passionate about early years education and ready to join a fantastic setting in the East Riding? If you're a Level 3 Qualified Nursery Manager or higher looking for a rewarding, full-time opportunity, we want to hear from you!

The Role:

Join a thriving nursery teams dedicated to creating a nurturing, engaging, and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow. As a valued Nursery Manager you'll support children aged 0-5 years, planning exciting activities, promoting learning through play, and ensuring every child feels supported and valued. The salary is around 34- 37k per year based on 40 hours per week.(This can be 4x 10 hour days)

For the right person this could go permanent.

Key Skills/job duties:

1. Childcare & Educational Leadership

Curriculum Delivery: Ensure staff effectively implement the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum while creating a stimulating, play-based learning environment.

Progress Tracking: Monitor and audit observation systems and digital learning journals. Ensure individual child development needs are met consistently.

Inclusion: Oversee the provision for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), working directly alongside the setting's SENCo.

1. Regulatory Compliance & Safeguarding

Safeguarding Lead: Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). Maintain zero-tolerance safety policies and handle child protection issues rapidly and discreetly.

Ofsted Readiness: Direct nursery standards to guarantee \"Good\" or \"Outstanding\" inspection outcomes. Ensure all health, safety, and food hygiene rules are met completely.

Ratios & Documentation: Manage staff rotas to ensure legal adult-to-child ratios are strictly maintained at all times. Maintain precise accident, incident, and medication logs.

1. Team Management & Development

Safer Recruitment: Lead interview panels, complete reference checks, and secure Enhanced DBS clearances for incoming team members.

Performance Control: Conduct regular staff inductions, probations, 1:1 supervisions, and annual performance reviews.

Mentorship: Coach early years practitioners to build skills, manage training budgets, and resolve team performance gaps.

1. Business & Operations Management

Occupancy Growth: Manage incoming enquiries, lead nursery tours for prospective families, and optimize booking patterns to maximize revenue.

Financial Administration: Oversee nursery budgets, process local authority early years funding claims, and manage fee collections.

Partnership: Act as the main point of contact for parents, local councils, and external healthcare or social agencies.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

• Previous leadership or management experience.
• Relevant qualifications, such as a Level 3 Children and Young Peoples Workforce qualification but ideally a Level 5 Qualification
• Paediatric First Aid certification.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make strategic decisions and drive continuous improvement.

Why Work Through Tradewind Recruitment?

• Competitive Pay: Earn a rate reflective of your expertise and experience.
• Dedicated Consultant: Get expert advice and personalised support throughout your placement.
• Exclusive CPD Opportunities: Access to over 2,500 free CPD courses through Tradewind's partnership with The National College to keep your skills sharp and up-to-date.
• Seamless Onboarding: Our streamlined registration process means you can start immediately!
• Fantastic School Network: Work with some of the most supportive and inspiring schools in East Riding Of Yorkshire

Don't Miss Out!

This is an incredible opportunity for a Nursery Manager to make an immediate impact in a fantastic setting

Let's help you take the next step in your career - we can't wait to hear from you!