Nursery Manager
hace 2 días
Pudsey
Nursery Manager \n Location: Farsley \n Salary: £38,000 to £45,000 \n Job Type: Full-time, Permanent \n Are you an experienced Early Years professional ready to take the next step in your leadership career? \n We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Nursery Manager to lead a thriving nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care, education and safeguarding for children aged 0-5 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive organisation where you can make a genuine difference to children's lives while developing and inspiring a talented team. \n The Role \n As Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management and day-to-day operation of the nursery. You will ensure a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, develop and flourish, while maintaining full compliance with EYFS, Ofsted and safeguarding requirements. \n Working closely with senior leadership, you will lead, motivate and develop staff, build positive relationships with families and oversee the operational and commercial success of the setting. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead the nursery team to deliver exceptional childcare and early years education.\n, • Ensure full compliance with EYFS, safeguarding, health and safety and Ofsted requirements.\n, • Oversee the implementation of a high-quality, inclusive curriculum that supports children's learning and development.\n, • Monitor children's progress and ensure appropriate interventions are in place where required.\n, • Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and promote a strong safeguarding culture throughout the setting.\n, • Recruit, train, mentor and develop staff through supervision, appraisals and ongoing support.\n, • Manage staffing levels and ratios to ensure safe and effective provision.\n, • Build strong partnerships with parents, carers and external professionals.\n, • Oversee occupancy, admissions and retention to support nursery growth and sustainability.\n, • Manage budgets, resources and administrative processes effectively.\n, • Drive continuous improvement and maintain inspection readiness at all times.\n\n About You \n To be successful in this role, you will have: \n Essential \n\n • Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.\n, • Previous experience as a Nursery Manager\n, • Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and child development.\n, • Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.\n, • Experience leading and motivating teams.\n, • Strong understanding of Ofsted expectations and regulatory requirements.\n, • Commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes for children.\n\n Desirable \n\n • Experience as a Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager.\n, • Level 5 qualification or above in Early Years.\n, • Designated Safeguarding Lead training.\n, • SENDCO, Paediatric First Aid or leadership qualifications.\n, • Experience managing budgets and occupancy levels.\n\n What's on Offer? \n\n • Competitive salary package.\n, • Ongoing training and professional development.\n, • Career progression opportunities.\n, • Supportive and collaborative working environment.\n, • Pension scheme.\n, • Generous holiday allowance.\n, • Employee wellbeing support.\n, • The opportunity to lead a high-quality nursery and make a lasting impact on children's development.\n\n Why Apply Through Reed? \n When you apply through Reed, you'll work with a specialist consultant who understands the early years sector and is committed to supporting you throughout the recruitment process. \n Benefits include: \n\n • Dedicated support from application through to offer stage.\n, • Expert interview preparation and advice.\n, • Access to exclusive vacancies.\n, • Honest feedback and market insight.\n, • A trusted recruitment partner focused on finding the right opportunity for you.\n\n This role is subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and verification of qualifications and right to work. \n