Nursery Manager
5 days ago
Huddersfield
Nursery Manager Huddersfield Permanent – Full Time Position to start August Overview Reed Education are recruiting on behalf of a well-established, independent nursery in Huddersfield. Operating since 1986, the nursery provides 62 places for children aged 3 months to 5 years, alongside an out-of-school and holiday club. The setting is based within a spacious four-floor Victorian building. Due to upcoming changes within the leadership team, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nursery Manager to take ownership and lead the nursery into its next phase. The Role As Nursery Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the setting, ensuring high standards of care, education, and operational performance. Key Responsibilities • Oversee daily operations across all rooms, ensuring consistency and quality, • Lead, motivate, and develop a team of approximately 13 staff, • Maintain compliance with Ofsted, safeguarding, and EYFS requirements, • Manage staffing, including ratios, rotas, recruitment, and performance, • Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and external professionals, • Lead on inspection readiness and continuous quality improvement, • Foster a positive, high-performing team culture