Term-Time Day Nursery Manager (Maternity Cover) | Leicester

Luma Education Recruitment Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Luma Education Recruitment is seeking a Day Nursery Manager for maternity cover in Leicester. The role is fixed-term for approx. 12 months, Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:00pm during term time, with potential extension to 5:00pm as numbers grow.

Pay starts from £15 per hour, negotiable by experience. You will lead the nursery, manage staff rotas and safeguarding, and be the main contact for families.

Qualifications

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification as a minimum (Level 5 or above welcome).
• Experience as nursery manager, deputy manager or senior room leader.
• Good knowledge of EYFS, Ofsted framework and safeguarding.
• Ability to lead staff and build strong relationships with parents.
• Paediatric First Aid and DSL training (welcome but not essential).
• Available to start soon and commit to around 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Running the nursery day to day and managing rotas, ratios and staff cover
• Supervising and supporting practitioners, including the toddler room lead
• Checking that planning, observations and progress tracking meet EYFS requirements
• Leading on safeguarding and keeping the nursery's policies up to date
• Welcoming new families, handling enquiries and running show-rounds
• Keeping records and risk assessments in order and the setting ready for Ofsted

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Staff leadership

Communication with parents

Education

Level 3 Early Years (minimum)

Level 5+ welcome

Job description

Luma Education Recruitment is seeking a Day Nursery Manager for maternity cover in Leicester. The role is fixed-term for approx. 12 months, Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:00pm during term time, with potential extension to 5:00pm as numbers grow.

Pay starts from £15 per hour, negotiable by experience. You will lead the nursery, manage staff rotas and safeguarding, and be the main contact for families.