Nursery Manager: Leadership, Safeguarding & SEND

TeacherActive Limited.; Warrington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is recruiting a Nursery Manager in Warrington. You will provide inspirational leadership to a nursery team, ensuring effective day-to-day operations and compliance with EYFS requirements.

You will oversee recruitment, staff development, safeguarding, and SENCo duties, driving quality and inclusive practice across the setting. You will manage partnerships with parents, external professionals, and regulators, while maintaining a safe, stimulating environment for children and

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare (minimum requirement).
• Proven leadership/management experience in an early years setting.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and SEND.
• Experience leading staff teams and managing performance.
• Ability to manage compliance, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organisational, and decision-making skills.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong, inspirational leadership to the nursery team and maintain a positive culture.
• Oversee day-to-day running of the nursery for smooth operations.
• Lead staff recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisals, and performance management.
• Ensure staff deployment and statutory EYFS ratios are met.
• Support staff training, development, wellbeing, and progression.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the setting and ensure safeguarding policies are followed.
• Lead SENCo responsibilities, monitor SEND, and liaise with parents and professionals.
• Ensure high-quality teaching and care in line with EYFS; monitor planning and assessments.
• Lead self-evaluation, quality assurance, and continuous improvement planning.
• Prepare for inspections, audits, and regulatory visits.

Skills

Leadership & Management

Safeguarding

DSL

SENCo

Quality Improvement

Partnerships

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Level 3 EY/Childcare + GCSE Maths

Job description

TeacherActive Limited is recruiting a Nursery Manager in Warrington. You will provide inspirational leadership to a nursery team, ensuring effective day-to-day operations and compliance with EYFS requirements.

You will oversee recruitment, staff development, safeguarding, and SENCo duties, driving quality and inclusive practice across the setting. You will manage partnerships with parents, external professionals, and regulators, while maintaining a safe, stimulating environment for children and