£29,120 – £33,280
40 hours per week
12 months (October 2024 to September 2025)
23 days holiday per annum with 8 additional paid bank holidays
Join Our Team as a Nursery Manager!
We have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and committed Nursery Manager! Our community-based nursery, located in the heart of the vibrant L7 area of Liverpool, is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team. We provide care and early years education for children from birth to age 5, 51 weeks of the year, between 8 am and 6 pm. Our 78-place nursery recently received a GOOD rating in all areas from Ofsted in February 2023, with inspectors noting: “Children arrive excited and eager to see their friends…All children make good progress and are developing their skills for future learning.”
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Salary: £29,120 – £33,280 per annum
- Generous Holiday Entitlement: 23 days holiday per year plus 8 paid bank holidays
- Professional Development: Ongoing training, promotion opportunities, and support for your career growth
- Employee Benefits:
- Pension scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- Free parking
- Supportive Environment: Excellent team working and a chance to make a real difference for children and families
About the Role:
The successful candidate will ensure the provision of high-quality, affordable day care to children and families through effective management of staff, budget, and resources. You will also develop and implement Early Years curriculum plans.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage nursery staff and children
- Report to the Chief Executive
- Maintain and develop the nursery’s high standards
- Implement and oversee the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum
What We Are Looking For:
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Early Years or equivalent qualification
- Experience: At least 2 years in a nursery or early years setting
- Skills: Significant experience with EYFS curriculum planning and implementation, good ICT and report-writing skills
- Leadership: Previous supervision or management experience
Commitment to Safeguarding:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and families and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, two appropriate references, right to work in the UK, and other staff suitability checks.
The nursery is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
How to Apply:
Ready to make a difference? Apply your skills and experience by submitting your CV via the ‘Apply Now’ link below. Please ensure your application highlights how you meet the person specification. We will request an application form at a later stage.
We strongly advise you to apply your skills and experience to the person specification when submitting your CV on the application page. We cannot emphasis this enough.
Choose ‘Nursery Manager‘ from the dropdown menu. No agencies, please.
If you are not working, you may be able to access assistance via our Paths to Prosperity programme, the staff of whom are completely separate from the recruitment and selection team.
Closing date: Please submit as soon as possible.
