Nursery Manager

Ainsworth Recruitment; Chester (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Pension plan

Paycare health benefit

Staff training & development plan

Employee childcare discounts

Team events

Job summary

Ainsworth Recruitment is delighted to partner with a leading national nursery in Chester to recruit a Nursery Manager. You will lead a dedicated team, implement robust safeguarding, and drive high standards of care and education across the EYFS framework.

We offer a competitive salary, on-site parking, pension, and clear opportunities for professional development within a supportive, expanding group.

Qualifications

• Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding.
• Senior leadership experience within a nursery setting.
• GCSE Maths or equivalent qualification, or willingness to achieve within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and manage the nursery team, ensuring induction, training, and professional development needs are met.
• Oversee systems for accurate reporting, monitoring, and compliance.
• Manage occupancy levels and adhere to financial budgets and targets.
• Ensure the Connect Childcare database is accurate and up-to-date.
• Develop and deliver a curriculum that meets the needs of the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage).
• Supervise staffing ratios and staff deployment to ensure a high standard of care.
• Take full responsibility for safeguarding and child protection within the nursery.
• Collaborate with external professionals and work closely with the Nursery SENDCo on all SEND-related matters.
• Oversee the recruitment process, ensuring safer recruitment practices are adhered to.
• Manage weekly rotas and registers for staff and children’s attendance.
• Provide policies, procedures, and necessary support to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Ensure the physical health and wellbeing of all children in the nursery.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Safeguarding

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 UK early years qualification

GCSE Maths or willingness to achieve within 2 years

Job description

Description

• Ofsted "good" or "outstanding" 114 nurseries in the UK and Ireland.
• Received an overall experience rating of "Excellent" from many reviewers on daynurseries
• We are our proud of our Pre-School learning heritage and we are the only nursery in Leeds to have achieved the quality mark accreditation consistently since 2011. The ethos is warm and loving, with a highly qualified staff team supporting the children to develop into confident, independent learners.This Leeds Nursery is a Top 5 National finalist in 2020 awards for Individual Nursery of the Year and Pre-School of the Year, and have achieved the OFSTED Outstanding rating in inspections in 2016 and 2020.

Job ID

ARBS1028

Salary

£33,000 - £38,000

Location

Chester

Job Type

Full Time Permanent

Description

Ainsworth Recruitment are delighted to be working with a leading national Nursery.

• Ofsted "good" or "outstanding" 114 nurseries in the UK and Ireland.
• Received an overall experience rating of "Excellent" from many reviewers on daynurseries
• We are our proud of our Pre-School learning heritage and we are the only nursery in Leeds to have achieved the quality mark accreditation consistently since 2011. The ethos is warm and loving, with a highly qualified staff team supporting the children to develop into confident, independent learners.This Leeds Nursery is a Top 5 National finalist in 2020 awards for Individual Nursery of the Year and Pre-School of the Year, and have achieved the OFSTED Outstanding rating in inspections in 2016 and 2020.

We need passionate people who are dedicated to putting children at the heart of everything. Leaders who are committed to supporting teams in delivering exceptional care and education, while upholding the highest standards of safety, wellbeing, and development.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and manage the nursery team, ensuring induction, training, and professional development needs are met.
• Oversee systems for accurate reporting, monitoring, and compliance.
• Manage occupancy levels and adhere to financial budgets and targets.
• Ensure the Connect Childcare database is accurate and up-to-date.
• Develop and deliver a curriculum that meets the needs of the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage).
• Supervise staffing ratios and staff deployment to ensure a high standard of care.
• Take full responsibility for safeguarding and child protection within the nursery.
• Collaborate with external professionals and work closely with the Nursery SENDCo on all SEND-related matters.
• Oversee the recruitment process, ensuring safer recruitment practices are adhered to.
• Manage weekly rotas and registers for staff and children’s attendance.
• Provide policies, procedures, and necessary support to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Ensure the physical health and wellbeing of all children in the nursery.

What We Offer You

• Competitive salary and career development opportunities.
• Flexibility we support our staff with flexibility round their working hours.
• Support for training and development We have a structured training & development plan for each and every employee throughout the group via our people plans.
• Company events to foster a great team environment.
• On-site parking for convenience.
• Paycare Healthcare provider Every member is invited to join Paycare following their probation period. This enables you to claim money back, up to set limits, towards the cost of your essential healthcare.
• Company pension to help you plan for the future.
• Employee Childcare discounts to make life a little easier.
• Referral programme to reward you for bringing great talent to the team.

Requirements

What a Nursery Manager needs:

• Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding.
• Senior leadership experience within a nursery setting.
• It is a legal requirement to hold a GCSE or equivalent qualification in Maths, or be willing to achieve within 2 years of starting the position.

Join us and be part of something special. Help lead the way, make a lasting difference, and guide a team that’s passionate about creating an environment where children flourish.

Ainsworth Recruitment partners with equal opportunities employers who welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.