Nursery Manager (Maternity Cover)

Thrive Childcare; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Birthday leave

Ridacard travel benefit

Christmas vouchers

Outdoor jackets

Childcare discounts

Health plans

High street discounts

Counselling sessions

Long service awards

Cash incentives

Career progression

PVG paid

Job summary

Thrive Childcare in Inverkip is seeking a Nursery Manager for maternity cover to lead a busy nursery team. You will oversee daily operations, ensure high standards of care, and support staff to deliver exceptional early years education.

The role requires senior-level management experience, with a focus on safeguarding, quality assurance, and staff development. A competitive benefits package accompanies this role in the Thrive group.

Qualifications

• Must hold a BA Childhood Practice Management or Level 9 qualification in Early Years.
• Also suitable if working towards a Management qualification with SVQ3 or HNC in place.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the nursery to the highest standards.
• Provide high quality childcare to the local community.

Education

BA Childhood Practice Management

Level 9 qualification in Early Years

SVQ3

HNC in Early Years

Job description

Happitots Nursery Inverkip (Maternity Cover)

40 Hours Per Week Monday to Friday

£34,000 - £34,300 Per Annum

We are looking for a Nursery Manager to join our amazing Thrive team. As a Nursery Manager, you will provide high quality childcare to the local community and over-see the day to day operation of the nursery to the highest standards. At Thrive, we always put our children first but we look after you too as a Nursery Manager because to our children, you’re a hero and we know that you deserve to feel like one! We offer:

• Earn An Extra £400 Per Month Through Referrals
• Birthday Holiday And Wellbeing Day Off - An Additional 2 Days Of Paid Leave!
• Paid Ridacard to reduce traveling costs (Full time)
• Christmas Week Closure And Christmas Shopping Vouchers
• Company Supplied And Branded Outdoor Jackets
• Up To 85% Off Childcare Discounts (T&C Apply)
• Cash Health Plans - Cashback On Dental Treatment & Health Services
• High Street And Gym Membership Discounts
• Free Face To Face Counselling Sessions
• Long Service Awards
• Monthly Colleague Spotlight Rewards - Cash Incentive
• Personal Progression Career Opportunities
• PVG Registration Paid For On Behalf Of Thrive!

Plus many more amazing benefits!

Essential Criteria

You must hold a relevant BA Childhood Practice Management or Level 9 qualification relevant to Early Years, or able to work towards a Management qualification with SVQ3 or HNC qualifications currently in place. You must have at least 2 years Deputy / Operational experience also with children aged 0-5.

A little about us

Thrive Childcare and Education provides inspiring Childcare and Education throughout Scotland and the North West of England. Our teams are friendly, fun, and dedicated to making every day special. There really is no better time to join our ambitious team. We’re growing fast and are passionate about developing our people and we recognise individual’s potential through promotion opportunities. With over twenty years of managing award-winning nurseries and our innovative approach to Education, we welcome you to come and join our growing family.

Children first everytime | Deliver everyday with passion | Be a positive role model | Teamwork