Nursery Manager (Maternity Cover)
13 days ago
Kettering
A Kinder, More Human Approach to Education\n Location: Quinton House School Job Title: Nursery Manager (Maternity Cover) Contract: Full Time, Fixed Term Hours: 39 hours per week Salary: Up to £26,600 per Annum (Includes Management Allowance) Start Date: October 2026 About Quinton House School\n At Quinton House, we are more than just a school; we are a nurturing community dedicated to shaping curious, inspired, and resilient young minds. For over 80 years, we have focused on character development, ensuring every child is prepared for the world that awaits them. Our ethos revolves around understanding our students, their interests, and their needs, providing the support and encouragement they need to truly shine. About The Role\n Are you ready to make a difference? We are looking for a passionate Nursery Manager to lead our nursery provision. In this role, you will create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for children aged 2-4 years, ensuring they learn and develop in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework while embodying our school’s values. Your Key Responsibilities\n\n • Lead and inspire the nursery team, fostering a positive and professional atmosphere.\n, • Oversee daily operations, including staffing, rotas, and ratios.\n, • Ensure compliance with EYFS, safeguarding requirements, and regulatory standards.\n, • Deliver a high-quality, play-based curriculum aligned with EYFS principles.\n, • Monitor children's development through planning, assessment, and progress tracking.\n, • Promote inclusive practices and support children with additional needs.\n, • Maintain high standards of health, safety, hygiene, and safeguarding.\n, • Manage nursery resources, equipment, and budget effectively.\n, • Build strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on children's progress.\n, • Lead parent meetings, reports, and nursery events.\n, • Support transitions into Reception and collaborate with wider school staff.\n, • Contribute to inspections, school initiatives, and the broader life of the school.\nWhat You'll Bring Qualifications\n\n, • Level 3 Early Years qualification (minimum).\n, • Level 5 or 6 qualification (desirable).\n, • Paediatric First Aid (or willingness to obtain).\n, • Safeguarding training (DSL training desirable).\nSkills\n\n, • Strong leadership and team management skills.\n, • Excellent organisational and time management abilities.\n, • Clear and confident communication skills.\n, • Ability to build positive relationships with parents, staff, and external partners.\n, • Strong understanding of safeguarding and child welfare practices.\n, • Ability to inspire, motivate, and support both staff and children.\nExperience\n\n, • Significant experience working within an early years setting.\n, • Proven leadership or supervisory experience.\n, • Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and Ofsted expectations.\n, • Experience in a school-based or independent nursery setting (desirable).\nWhy Join Quinton House School?\n\n, • A welcoming, supportive culture where both staff and students are valued as individuals.\n, • Small class sizes that foster meaningful connections and impactful teaching.\n, • Beautiful surroundings paired with modern resources.\n, • Strong academic outcomes and ambitious further-education pathways.\n, • A broad co-curricular programme designed to inspire and extend learning.\n, • A collaborative staff body that values creativity, innovation, and shared success.\nHow to Apply\n If you’re excited about this opportunity, please submit your application form and supporting statement via our recruitment portal. \n Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. \n Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair and thorough recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, we do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or associated costs incurred due to delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.