Nursery Room Manager - Echoes Nursery

MIChild Group; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work arrangement: 4-5 days

80% childcare discount

Wellbeing support

Annual employee awards

Uniform provided

Job summary

MiChild Group's Echoes Day Nursery in Manchester is seeking an Experienced Room Manager / Room Leader to lead a dedicated room, delivering high-quality care and learning in line with EYFS.

You will work 40 hours per week at a competitive rate of £13.25 per hour, with safeguarding as a core requirement and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification and strong EYFS knowledge.
• Demonstrates safeguarding knowledge and awareness.
• Experience in creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a room with strong communication and teamwork.
• Provide high-quality care and learning opportunities.
• Support safeguarding and compliance across the setting.

Skills

Room Leader

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Location: Echoes Day Nursery, Charles Street, City Centre, Manchester, M1 7DG

Position: Experienced Room Manager | Room Leader

Employer: MiChild Group

Salary: £13.25 per hour

Small Steps. Giant Leaps.

Who Are We?

At MiChild, we are dedicated to being a leading provider of early years education, where passionate and highly trained professionals nurture every child's full potential. Our ethos is rooted in compassion, excellence, and ambition-values that inspire everything we do.

About Echoes Day Nursery

Echoes Day Nursery, proudly rated "Good" by Ofsted, has a capacity of 85 children and has been part of the MiChild family since 2020. Situated in the heart of Manchester City Centre, we serve a diverse variety of families with dedication and warmth. Our nursery boasts 5 spacious playrooms with a calm and nurturing feel and large enclosed outdoor area that enables our children and staff to explore the outdoors despite being in a city centre location. At Echoes we are proud to celebrate the diversity present in our staff body and families and we have recently been recognising by Manchester City Council for 'Advancing Race and Equality in Early Years'.

Transport & Parking

• 8 minute walk from Piccadilly Station/Meto Link
• Parking available.

Local Area

• The Vimto Park is conveniently located within 2 minutes of the nursery.
• Within a short distance, you can easily access a variety of shops and eateries, including SPAR and Starbucks.

MiChild Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Flexible working- option to choose 4-5 working days per week for work-life balance
• 80% childcare discount (from day one) and 10% referral discount for friends and families
• Wellbeing drop-in sessions and counselling service
• Team Building & Annual Employee awards ceremony for all staff
• Wellness Events/Days
• Attendance Incentives- Vouchers/ Gift Cards
• Exclusive access to MiChild Learning hub and Mi-Learning Lounge for continuous learning and development.
• Up to 33 days annual leave (including a special birthday off and Christmas week closure)
• Celebration of Anniversaries
• Paid uniform and staff meals provided

What We're Looking For

• Experienced Room Leader with a Level 3 Early Years qualification (UK equivalent)
• Has a strong understanding of the EYFS and child development, able to provide high quality care and learning opportunities for all
• Demonstrates robust safeguarding knowledge and awareness
• Experience in creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment
• Confident leading a room, with excellent communication skills
• This is a full time position, 40 hours per week

Safeguarding & Compliance

MiChild is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to:

• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory employment references
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK (MiChild is currently unable to offer VISA sponsorship)
• Verification of relevant qualifications

Equality & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all our children and staff-regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

Ready to Make a Difference and join the MiChild Family?

Be part of a supportive, award-winning nursery group where your passion and professionalism are recognised, developed, and celebrated.