Nursery Manager
| Posting date: | 18 July 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 August 2025 |
| Location: | Altrincham |
| Company: | Willing Care Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1347516445 |
Summary
Nursery Manager – Up to £38,000 | 40 Hours per Week | Ofsted Outstanding Setting
Lead with purpose in a beautiful, inspiring environment where children and staff thrive.
Our client is a well-established, Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery, known for its warm, nurturing atmosphere and commitment to excellence in early years education. Set in a beautiful, thoughtfully designed space with free-flow rooms and expansive gardens, the nursery offers a calm, nature-inspired setting where children can learn, grow, and explore.
They are now seeking a passionate and experienced Nursery Manager to lead their dedicated team and uphold the exceptional standards that have earned them their outstanding reputation. This is a full-time role, 40 hours per week, ideal for a confident leader who is motivated by quality, collaboration, and child-centred care.
What We’re Looking For:
- Level 3 qualification in Early Years or equivalent (essential)
- Proven experience as a Nursery Manager or strong Deputy ready to step up
- Experience preparing for and leading successful Ofsted inspections
- Excellent knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding, and best practice in early years care
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- A calm, inclusive, and empowering management style
- A genuine passion for creating a warm, engaging, and enriching environment for children and staff
What’s in it for you?
- Up to £38,000 salary, depending on experience
- Bonus scheme rewarding your leadership and impact
- Accredited training and professional development
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- An additional day off for your birthday – because you deserve to celebrate
- Wellbeing support and employee assistance programme
- Healthy breakfast provided daily
- Workplace pension plan
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the nursery team with clarity, compassion, and professionalism
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and safeguarding requirements, including Ofsted standards
- Inspire a culture of excellence in early years education and care
- Maintain strong relationships with children, families, staff, and the wider community
- Support team development through mentoring, supervision, and performance management
- Oversee nursery operations including rotas, occupancy, budgets, and health & safety
- Prepare for and manage Ofsted inspections with confidence and experience
If you're a driven Nursery Manager ready to lead a happy, high-performing team in an outstanding setting, this could be your next chapter.
Reference: WILL155172/TR
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