Nursery Nurse

Nurse Seekers Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery provider in Manchester seeks a Senior Nursery Practitioner (Level 3+) to lead child-centred practices and mentor staff in an Ofsted Outstanding nursery. The candidate will be responsible for high-quality learning delivery, safeguarding, and making positive parent interactions. This role offers a competitive salary with clear career progression and is ideal for professionals ready to shape early childhood education. Apply today or email your CV to Ollie.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing in-house training

Supportive leadership

Qualifications

• Strong recent experience in a quality Early Years setting.
• Enhanced DBS (update service preferred).
• Paediatric First Aid (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality child-centred practice.
• Plan and evaluate ambitious, age-appropriate learning.
• Produce accurate EYFS observations and assessments.

Skills

Child-centred practice

Planning and delivering learning

Effective communication

Mentoring junior staff

Knowledge of EYFS curriculum

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or higher

GCSE Maths & English A–C or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Senior Nursery Practitioner (Level 3+) – Ofsted “Outstanding”

Near Oldham | Full-time | Permanent

Zero2Five are partnering with a high-performing private nursery (Ofsted Outstanding) to appoint an experienced Senior Nursery Nurse/Practitioner. This role suits a Level 3 (or above) professional who’s ready to lead by example, coach others and drive outstanding outcomes for children.

What you’ll lead

• Take the lead on high-quality, child-centred practice across your room/key group.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate ambitious, age-appropriate learning with clear next steps.
• Produce accurate observations/assessments (EYFS) and hold confident parent reviews.
• Model best practice in personal care, routines and behaviour management.
• Mentor and support junior staff and apprentices; help embed a reflective culture.
• Contribute to safeguarding, risk assessments and a safe, inclusive environment.
• Work closely with the management team to raise standards and meet inspection goals.
• Flex to the needs of the setting (including occasional overtime/keyholder duties).
• Level 3 Early Years qualification (or higher/equivalent).
• Strong recent experience in a quality Early Years setting, ideally at senior/lead level.
• Confident EYFS curriculum knowledge and excellent communication with families.
• Commitment to continuous professional development (online CPD available).
• Enhanced DBS (update service preferred).
• Paediatric First Aid (desirable).
• GCSE Maths & English A–C (or equivalent).
• Competitive salary with clear career progression (pathways to Room Leader/Deputy).
• Ongoing in-house training and supportive leadership that recognises your impact.
• Join a warm, collaborative team where your expertise genuinely shapes practice.

What you’ll bring

• Strong recent experience in a quality Early Years setting, ideally at senior/lead level.
• Confident EYFS curriculum knowledge and excellent communication with families.
• Level 3 Early Years qualification (or higher/equivalent).
• Enhanced DBS (update service preferred).
• Paediatric First Aid (desirable).
• GCSE Maths & English A–C (or equivalent).

Why you’ll love it

• Competitive salary with clear career progression.
• Ongoing in-house training and supportive leadership.
• A warm, collaborative team where your expertise shapes practice.

How to apply

Sound like the step up you’ve been waiting for? Apply today or email your CV to Ollie at [e-mail].