Nursery Manager: Lead & Elevate Early Years Team

Shorefields; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development

Job summary

Cherry Tree Primary School and Nursery in Basildon is seeking a Nursery Manager to join from November 2026. The role is part-time, 37 hours per week during term time, with INSET days, 8am-4pm Monday to Thursday and 8am-3:30pm on Friday. Salary Scale 7, starting at £29,038 per year.

The successful candidate will provide strong leadership, drive high standards of attainment, and ensure a safe, inclusive environment for all children and families.

Qualifications

• Experience working within nursery settings.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Commitment to high standards of behaviour and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage nursery operations to support attainment and inclusive practice.
• Promote a safe, happy and respectful environment for children and staff.
• Support staff development and monitor daily routines during term time.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Behaviour management

Education

Nursery settings experience

Job description

Cherry Tree Primary School and Nursery in Basildon is seeking a Nursery Manager to join from November 2026. The role is part-time, 37 hours per week during term time, with INSET days, 8am-4pm Monday to Thursday and 8am-3:30pm on Friday. Salary Scale 7, starting at £29,038 per year.

The successful candidate will provide strong leadership, drive high standards of attainment, and ensure a safe, inclusive environment for all children and families.