Nursery Manager Career Fact Sheet

Showcasetraining; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in childcare education is seeking a Nursery Manager to oversee operations at their Portsmouth location. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a safe and stimulating environment for children aged from birth to five years, managing staff, and implementing educational programs that encourage development. Applicants should hold relevant qualifications in child development and exhibit strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in early years education and management.
• Strong leadership and business skills required.
• Minimum Level 3 qualification typically needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily nursery operations ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
• Lead and support nursery staff in their professional development.
• Manage nursery budgets and administrative tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Business management

Customer service

Empathy

Emotional intelligence

Performance evaluation

IT skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner

University degree in Child Development

Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above

Job description

A Nursery Manager is responsible for
overseeing the daily operations of a
nursery that caters to young children,
typically from birth to five years old. The
role involves both administrative and
hands-on childcare duties, ensuring that
the environment is safe, nurturing, and
stimulating for children's development.
A LEVELS/ BTEC/ T
LEVELS/ IB
UNIVERSITY DEGREE
IN CHILD
DEVELOPMENT OR A
RELATED SUBJECT
NURSERY MANAGER
AT LEAST FIVE GCSES OR
EQUIVALENT (AT GRADE
4/C OR ABOVE),
INCLUDING MATHS AND
ENGLISH
To become a Nursery Manager, you’ll
need a combination of formal
education, experience, and leadership
skills in the early years sector.
Obtaining a Level 3 qualification is
often the minimum requirement for
most nursery management positions.
LEVEL 5 EARLY
YEARS LEAD
PRACTITIONER
LEVEL 3 EARLY
YEARS EDUCATOR
NURSERY MANAGER CAREER
FACT SHEET

Strong leadership abilities
Business management skills
Excellent customer service capabilities
Empathy and emotional intelligence
Ability to handle feedback and perform well
under pressure
Patience and the capacity to stay calm in
challenging situations
Skill in evaluating both personal and team
performance
IT and computer skills
KEY SKILLS
Up to £35,000
TYPICAL SALARY
Oversee the daily operations of the nursery, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for
children.
Lead, manage, and support nursery staff, including recruitment, training, and performance
evaluations.
Create and implement policies and procedures in line with health, safety, and safeguarding
regulations.
Ensure high standards of care and early years education are provided, following the Early
Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
Develop and design age-appropriate educational programmes and activities for children,
encouraging growth and development.
Monitor children's progress, addressing developmental needs and communicating
regularly with parents.
Manage the nursery’s budget, control expenses, and monitor income to meet financial
targets.
Handle administrative tasks, including record-keeping, payroll, and liaising with suppliers.
Build positive relationships with parents, responding to inquiries, complaints, and feedback.
JOB SPECIFICATION
NURSERY MANAGER JOB
SPECIFICATION

A levels - BBC-BCC
UCAS points - 104-112 points to
include a minimum of 2 A levels, or
equivalent
T levels - Merit
BTEC/CTEC - DMM
International Baccalaureate - 25
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH
BA (HONS) EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES
A levels - BBC-CCC
UCAS points - 96-112 points
T levels - Merit (C or above on the
core)
BTEC/CTEC - MMM-DMM
International Baccalaureate - 26-28
points
UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER
BA (HONS) EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES
A levels - CCC-BBC or equivalent
grade combinations
UCAS points - 96-112 points
T levels - Pass (C or above on the
core)
BTEC/ CTEC - MMM-DMM
International Baccalaureate - To
include a minimum of 2 Higher Level
certificates at grade H4
UNIVERSITY OF W INCHESTER
BA (HONS) EARLY YEARS EDUCATION
RELATED DEGREES ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
HOW DO I KNOW WHAT MY UCAS POINTS ARE?
Head to the UCAS Tariff Points website where
you can find a tariff po ints calculator which will
tell you how much your qualification and grades
are worth - https://www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-
calculator
Search for a university course -
https://digital.ucas.com/search
Find out more about the role of a Nursery
Manager here:
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job
-profiles/nursery-manager
Childhood and Youth Studies
Education Studies
Psychology
Early Childhood/ Early Years
OTHER RELATED DEGREES

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