Nursery Manager (Maternity Cover) — Lead & Develop Early Years

SMART Education Recruitment; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for early years is looking for a Temporary Nursery Manager to cover maternity leave in West Midlands. This full-time role requires strong leadership and a commitment to creating a high-quality, nurturing environment for children aged 0-5. The manager will oversee operations, manage staff, and ensure compliance with Ofsted standards. Essential qualifications include an NVQ Level 3 in Early Years and at least two years of managerial experience in a nursery setting. If you are passionate about early childhood leadership, we would love to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of managerial experience within a nursery setting.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted standards, EYFS, safeguarding, and health & safety.
• Ability to create a nurturing, inclusive, and high-quality learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily nursery operations and ensure a safe, stimulating environment.
• Lead, manage, and support nursery staff, including recruitment, training, and supervision.
• Develop and implement EYFS-aligned educational programmes.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Organization

Record-keeping

Education

NVQ Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Level 4 qualification (desirable)

Tools

Paediatric First Aid

DSL training

Job description

A recruitment agency for early years is looking for a Temporary Nursery Manager to cover maternity leave in West Midlands. This full-time role requires strong leadership and a commitment to creating a high-quality, nurturing environment for children aged 0-5. The manager will oversee operations, manage staff, and ensure compliance with Ofsted standards. Essential qualifications include an NVQ Level 3 in Early Years and at least two years of managerial experience in a nursery setting. If you are passionate about early childhood leadership, we would love to hear from you!