Nursery Manager Needed!

TeacherActive Limited.; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is seeking a Nursery Leader for a permanent role in the North West, based in Liverpool. You will provide inspirational leadership to the nursery team, oversee day-to-day operations, and ensure high-quality teaching, learning and care in line with EYFS.

As Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and SENCo, you will implement safeguarding policies, develop SEND support plans, liaise with parents and external professionals, and prepare for Ofsted inspections.

Qualifications

• Level 3 childcare qualification is required.
• Leadership/management experience in an early years setting.
• Strong EYFS knowledge and safeguarding experience.
• Experience leading Ofsted inspections and post-inspection actions.
• DBS check and paediatric first aid desirable or to be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational leadership to the nursery team.
• Oversee day-to-day nursery operations and staffing.
• Lead recruitment, induction, and performance management.
• Maintain regulatory ratios in line with EYFS.
• Lead safeguarding (DSL) and SENCo responsibilities and training.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted, EYFS, health and safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

DSL

SENCo

EYFS knowledge

Staff development

Education

Level 3 Early Years / Childcare

GCSE Maths (or equivalent)

Job description

North West/ permanent / £30k - 35k per year

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Management

• Provide strong, inspirational leadership to the nursery team, promoting a positive, professional, and reflective culture.
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring smooth and effective operations.
• Lead staff recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisals, and performance management.
• Ensure effective staff deployment and maintain statutory ratios in line with EYFS requirements.
• Support and promote staff training, development, wellbeing, and progression.

Safeguarding (DSL)

• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the setting.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are implemented, reviewed, and consistently followed.
• Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, referrals, and multi-agency working.
• Maintain accurate, confidential safeguarding records in line with statutory guidance.
• Provide safeguarding guidance, oversight, and training to staff.

SEND & Inclusion (SENCo)

• Act as SENCo, leading inclusive practice across the setting.
• Identify, support, and monitor children with SEND, ensuring timely interventions.
• Develop, implement, and review SEND support plans and individual strategies.
• Liaise effectively with parents, carers, external professionals, and local authorities.
• Ensure reasonable adjustments and inclusive learning environments are in place.
• Ensure high-quality teaching, learning, and care in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Monitor planning, observations, and assessments to track children’s progress and outcomes.
• Lead self-evaluation, quality assurance, and continuous improvement planning.
• Ensure the nursery environment is safe, stimulating, and enabling for all children.

Partnership & Compliance

• Build strong, trusting partnerships with parents and carers.
• Ensure full compliance with Ofsted, EYFS, safeguarding, health & safety, and welfare requirements.
• Oversee the development, review, and implementation of policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Prepare for and manage inspections, audits, and regulatory visits.

Safeguarding

We work closely with parents, carers, and external agencies to ensure every child is safe, supported, and protected.

• Uphold the nursery’s safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
• Ensure safeguarding concerns are managed in line with Working Together to Safeguard Children.
• Maintain confidentiality, accurate record keeping, and data protection standards.
• Report concerns swiftly as DSL.
• An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is an essential requirement for this role.

Person Specification

• Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare (minimum requirement), including GCSE Maths (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a leadership or management role within an early years setting.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the EYFS, child development, safeguarding, and SEND.
• Experience of leading staff teams and managing performance.
• Ability to manage compliance, policies, and regulatory requirements effectively.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organisational, and decision-making skills.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• DSL and SENCo qualification or significant experience in these roles.
• Experience leading an Ofsted inspection and implementing post-inspection action plans.
• Paediatric First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Experience working with multi-agency professionals and external services.Leadership or management training within early years.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.