Nursery Manager | Safeguarding & SENCo Lead

TeacherActive Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd in Warrington is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a busy Early Years setting. You will provide strong leadership to ensure high-quality teaching, safeguarding, and compliance with EYFS and Ofsted requirements.

The role includes SENCo responsibilities, staff development, safeguarding leadership, and building positive partnerships with parents and external agencies. A Level 3 in Early Years/Childcare and a proven leadership background are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare (minimum requirement).
• Experience leading staff teams and managing performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong, inspirational leadership to the nursery team and oversee day-to-day operations.
• Lead staff recruitment, induction, supervision, and performance management.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and oversee safeguarding policies and training.
• Act as SENCo, support SEND, develop and review intervention plans.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted, EYFS, safeguarding, health & safety and welfare requirements.
• Prepare for inspections, audits and regulatory visits.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

SENCo

EYFS knowledge

Ofsted readiness

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

Level 3 Early Years/Childcare

GCSE Maths

Job description

TeacherActive Ltd in Warrington is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a busy Early Years setting. You will provide strong leadership to ensure high-quality teaching, safeguarding, and compliance with EYFS and Ofsted requirements.

The role includes SENCo responsibilities, staff development, safeguarding leadership, and building positive partnerships with parents and external agencies. A Level 3 in Early Years/Childcare and a proven leadership background are essential.