Nursery Manager: Lead, Develop & Safeguard Exceptional EYFS

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

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.