Term-Time EYFS Nursery Manager

Wiltshire Career Site; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Wiltshire Career Site is helping Chalke Valley Playschool fill a lead EY role in a countryside setting. The post is term-time only with a salary of £29,640–£33,592 per annum and a 38-hour week, commencing January 2027.

The successful candidate will oversee daily practice, plan an engaging EYFS curriculum, support staff development and ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and Ofsted readiness, while fostering strong links with parents and professionals.

Qualifications

• Holds Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above).
• Experience in an Early Years setting.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Be an active member of the team working directly with children.
• Plan and deliver an engaging EYFS curriculum.
• Support children's learning, development and wellbeing, including SEND provision.
• Supervise, mentor and appraise staff.
• Manage staffing, training compliance and operational routines.
• Oversee children's records, assessments and two-year progress checks.
• Build positive relationships with parents and external professionals.
• Coordinate admissions, new starters and school transitions.
• Ensure high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and regulatory compliance.
• Support Ofsted readiness and continuous improvement.

Skills

Experience in Early Years setting

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Team leadership

Organised and proactive

Stakeholder communication

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)

Job description

Wiltshire Career Site is helping Chalke Valley Playschool fill a lead EY role in a countryside setting. The post is term-time only with a salary of £29,640–£33,592 per annum and a 38-hour week, commencing January 2027.

The successful candidate will oversee daily practice, plan an engaging EYFS curriculum, support staff development and ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and Ofsted readiness, while fostering strong links with parents and professionals.