Nursery Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £33,482 i £38,249 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 24 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Stoke, Staffordshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Staffordshire University |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | COM26-26 |
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About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Nursery Manager to lead the day to day operation of our University nursery. You’ll provide strong leadership to our childcare team, ensuring a high quality, nurturing environment for children and a supportive, engaging experience for families.
This role is central to driving continuous improvement, maintaining high standards of care and education in line with EYFS and Ofsted requirements, and ensuring the nursery runs smoothly, safely, and effectively.
Main Responsibilities
Oversee the daily running of the nursery, ensuring compliance with EYFS, Ofsted, safeguarding and all statutory regulations.
Lead, supervise and develop the staff team through effective performance management, training, and mentoring.
Monitor and enhance the quality of early years provision, including observations, assessment practices, and support for children with SEND.
Build strong relationships with parents and carers, addressing concerns and encouraging active family participation.
Manage occupancy, waiting lists and nursery promotion, including tours, events and open days.
Oversee financial processes such as budgeting, invoicing and fee collection.
Support strategic planning, service improvement and contribution to Ofsted readiness.
Contact For Informal Discussion
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Amanda Sherratt -
Head of Childcare and Family Services: A.J.Sherratt@staffs.ac.uk
We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Nursery Manager to lead the day to day operation of our University nursery. You’ll provide strong leadership to our childcare team, ensuring a high quality, nurturing environment for children and a supportive, engaging experience for families.
This role is central to driving continuous improvement, maintaining high standards of care and education in line with EYFS and Ofsted requirements, and ensuring the nursery runs smoothly, safely, and effectively.
Main Responsibilities
Oversee the daily running of the nursery, ensuring compliance with EYFS, Ofsted, safeguarding and all statutory regulations.
Lead, supervise and develop the staff team through effective performance management, training, and mentoring.
Monitor and enhance the quality of early years provision, including observations, assessment practices, and support for children with SEND.
Build strong relationships with parents and carers, addressing concerns and encouraging active family participation.
Manage occupancy, waiting lists and nursery promotion, including tours, events and open days.
Oversee financial processes such as budgeting, invoicing and fee collection.
Support strategic planning, service improvement and contribution to Ofsted readiness.
Contact For Informal Discussion
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Amanda Sherratt -
Head of Childcare and Family Services: A.J.Sherratt@staffs.ac.uk