Overview
Job Title: Nursery Manager
Location: Upland’s Little Explorers, primary school setting, term-time only preschool launched in September 2025.
Contract: Permanent
Salary: NJC Scale Points 15-25 depending on experience (£33,987 – £39,276)
Hours/Weeks: 35 hours per week (8:00am-4:00pm) / 40 weeks (term time + 2 weeks)
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Closing Date: 3rd June 2026
About Us
Our nursery is part of a welcoming, community-focused primary school where every child is valued and encouraged to thrive. We pride ourselves on providing a safe, inclusive and inspiring space where curiosity and creativity are celebrated.
Role Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire a dedicated team of early years practitioners.
- Ensure the highest standards of care, learning and safeguarding.
- Plan and deliver an engaging curriculum in line with the EYFS framework.
- Build strong relationships with children, families, and the wider school community.
- Manage day-to-day operations, including staffing, rotas, ratios, budgets and compliance.
Qualifications and Experience
- Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification.
- Level 2 maths (GCSE grade 4/C or equivalent) or willingness to achieve within two years, in line with EYFS requirements.
- At least 2 years’ experience within an early years setting.
- Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) trained (or willingness to undertake training).
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding, Ofsted requirements and child development.
- Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage, support and develop staff effectively.
- A warm, positive and professional approach.
Application Process
All staff and volunteers are expected to share a commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people. Appointment to this post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, as well as any relevant pre-employment checks.
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