Nursery Manager: Lead, Develop & Inspire Teams

Protocol Education Ltd; Pudsey; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a thriving nursery in Pudsey (LS28). The role offers a salary of £35,000–£45,000 per annum, full-time and permanent employment, and a focus on outstanding care and education for children aged 0-5 years.

You will join a confident leadership team, drive quality and compliance, and ensure the setting remains inspection-ready while delivering a stimulating environment for children and strong partnerships with families.

Qualifications

• Essential: Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Essential: Minimum of 2 years' experience in a senior leadership, supervisory or management role within an early years setting.
• Essential: Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, child development and Ofsted requirements.
• Essential: Proven experience leading and motivating teams.
• Essential: Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Essential: Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursery to achieve the highest standards of care, education and safeguarding.
• Deliver and oversee an engaging, inclusive and ambitious EYFS curriculum.
• Manage, support and develop a team of practitioners through coaching, supervision and performance management.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (or undertake the training to do so).
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements, EYFS framework and nursery policies.
• Maintain staffing ratios, operational procedures and health & safety standards.
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers and external agencies.
• Monitor occupancy levels, admissions, budgets and resources to support nursery growth and sustainability.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and prepare the setting for inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Protocol Education Ltd is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a thriving nursery in Pudsey (LS28). The role offers a salary of £35,000–£45,000 per annum, full-time and permanent employment, and a focus on outstanding care and education for children aged 0-5 years.

You will join a confident leadership team, drive quality and compliance, and ensure the setting remains inspection-ready while delivering a stimulating environment for children and strong partnerships with families.