Wilmere Lane Nursery Manager

Storal Learning Ltd; Widnes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery provider in Widnes seeks a Nursery Manager to oversee the nursery’s operations and ensure high standards of childcare and early years education. In this full-time role, you will lead a motivated team, manage staff rotas, and ensure compliance with the EYFS framework. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 or above Early Years Education qualification and experience in a managerial role, along with strong communication and leadership skills. Competitive salary starting at £34,320 plus bonuses and extensive benefits package.

Benefits

£1,000 welcome bonus

50% childcare discount

Wellness days

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a managerial role including nursery administration.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Experience providing staff training and support.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the team, managing staff rotas and recruitment.
• Ensure high standards of childcare under the EYFS framework.
• Identify learning opportunities and create stimulating environments.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Child development

Education

Level 3 or above Early Years Education qualification

Job description

Overview

Wilmere Lane Nursery School, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 5UR. Full‑time nursery manager role. Salary starts at £34,320 per annum plus a £1,000 welcome bonus and performance‑related bonus. Benefits include a 50% childcare discount, wellness day and more.

About the role

As a Nursery Manager you will be an integral part of the nursery management team, ensuring the setting has the right staff, culture, policies and resources to deliver the highest possible standards of childcare and early years education.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the team, managing staff rotas and recruitment.
• Ensure high standards of childcare under the EYFS framework.
• Identify learning opportunities and create stimulating environments for children and educators.
• Provide training and support to staff and develop learning opportunities.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive environment for all children and staff.
• Deputise for the Nursery Manager during absences.

About you

• A true love for child development and care.
• Able and willing to work in a team.
• Effective communication with management, peers and parents.
• High empathy, recognising every opportunity as a learning moment.
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework.

Must haves

• A Level 3 or above Early Years Education qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in a managerial role including nursery administration.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Experience providing staff training and support.
• Demonstrable leadership qualities within Early Years.
• Excellent communication skills with children and adults.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• £1,000 welcome bonus.
• Enhanced DBS check and subscription to the DBS Update Service.
• Childcare discount + funding and enhanced maternity (and more).
• Health & wellness: gym membership discounts, spa days, fertility support.
• Development: micro‑learning, financial stability tools and a Storal Support Fund.
• Community: termly inset days, team app, Storal Awards gathering.
• Well‑being days and wellness days.

Safety & values

Wilmere Lane is committed to safeguarding and the welfare of children. All staff complete DBS checks, safeguarding training and compliance checks prior to employment.