Nursery Manager

Stockton Primary School; Southam CP; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Stockton Primary School is seeking a dynamic Nursery Manager to lead our early years provision. You will guide a small team, shape the learning environment and partner with the school leadership to uphold a nurturing ethos. The role is term-time with inset days and includes planning time each week.

We are looking for an experienced leader with EYFS knowledge, safeguarding expertise, and a passion for providing high-quality early childhood education to our children at Stockton.

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 3 or above in Early Years (Level 5+ desirable).
• Experience leading early years provision within a nursery or school setting.
• Knowledgeable about the EYFS, safeguarding, and best practice in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily nursery operations to create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment.
• Provide strong leadership to inspire and motivate staff.
• Oversee curriculum planning in line with the EYFS framework.
• Ensure safeguarding compliance and statutory requirements.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and the school community.
• Manage administrative duties including staffing, attendance, funding and records.

Skills

Early years leadership

Staff management

Education

Level 3+ in Early Years

Level 5+ desirable

Job description

Stockton Primary School

School Street

Stockton

Southam, CV47 8JE

Tel: [phone]

www.stocktonprimaryschool.com

Headteacher: Mrs Anne Bedgood

Nursery Manager

Scale H

Starting Salary £24,211.51

32.5 hours a week term time plus Inset Days

Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm

Required from January 2027

Fixed Term to 21st July 2027

Our warm and welcoming village school nursery is seeking a strong, dynamic, and inspiring Nursery Manager to lead our early years provision. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic professional who is passionate about giving young children the very best start in life.

About the Role

As our Nursery Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the learning environment, supporting staff, and ensuring the highest standards of care and education. You will lead a small, dedicated team and work closely with the school leadership to maintain our nurturing, community-focused ethos. You will be in ratio, working directly with your team and the children, for the majority of your days with dedicated time given once a week for planning and preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations to ensure a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment
• Provide strong leadership to inspire and motivate staff
• Oversee curriculum planning in line with the EYFS framework
• Ensure safeguarding excellence and compliance with statutory requirements
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and the wider school community
• Manage administrative duties including staffing, attendance patterns, funding and invoicing paperwork, equipment orders and record-keeping

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• A dynamic and confident leader with the ability to inspire a team
• Experienced in early years leadership, ideally within a nursery or school setting
• Qualified to Level 3 or above in Early Years (Level 5+ desirable)
• Knowledgeable about the EYFS, safeguarding, and best practice in early childhood education
• Passionate about creating a joyful, engaging, and nurturing environment for young children

What We Offer

• A happy, vibrant and creative school
• A friendly, supportive and dedicated staff team
• A beautiful village setting with strong local ties
• Opportunities for professional development
• A welcoming school community with a strong ethos
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in a small, well-loved nursery

We are a small village school with 149 children on roll in our nursery and main school and are proud to be part of Stowe Valley Multi Academy Trust.

We warmly welcome visits to the school, please contact the school office if you would like to arrange a visit.

The school is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure

Registered Office: Southam College, Welsh Road West, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 0JW

Registered in England No: 10445759. A Company Limited by Guarantee Telephone [phone]

http://www.stocktonprimaryschool.com/