Nursery Manager
| Posting date: | 25 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 April 2026 |
| Location: | B31 4ST |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Longbridge Childcare Strategy Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
JOB TITLE; Nursery Manager
SALARY SCALE: £29,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Hours: 37.5 hours per week x 52 weeks
Accountable to: Area Manager
Accountable for: All staff, trainees and apprentices within the setting
The role of the Nursery Manager is to provide professional leadership and management of the nursery, to effectively manage the day-to-day running of the nursery and to deliver the highest standards of care and education.
You will hold a full and relevant qualification in Early Years at level 3 or above, understand and ensure the requirements of the EYFS and Ofsted are met and have experience of working in a nursery setting in a management position.
What do you have to achieve?
⮚ High standards of care and education
⮚ Compliance with all regulatory requirements
⮚ Staff who feel supported in their roles
⮚ Targets for revenue and costs
Key Responsibilities
Childcare and Education
Promote high standards of quality within the nursery in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to the children.
Ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development.
Ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, Ofsted and LCSG policies and procedures.
Ensure that children are kept safe and that staff understand and, when necessary, follow Safeguarding Procedures.
Promote and facilitate partnerships with parents/carers and other family members.
Support the development of good practice with regards to special educational needs and inclusion.
Support staff/students/volunteers in delivering the EYFS; ensure that provision in the nursery meets the requirements of Ofsted and the Local Authority in relation to nursery education funding for two, three and four year olds.
Establish, develop and maintain highly professional working relationships with relevant Local Authority Departments, regulatory bodies and other agencies.
Create and maintain a culture of self-evaluation, reflective practice and continual professional development throughout the nursery.
Follow and contribute towards LCSG organisational policies and procedures.
Health and Safety
Manage the day-to-day operation of the nursery in order to ensure the health and safety of the children, their parents and carers, the team and any visitors to the nursery.
Adhere to all Health & Safety policies and procedures.
Be fully aware of all emergency and security procedures.
Be responsible for ensuring the nursery remains compliant in respect of suitably trained staff with relevant first aid qualifications.
Be responsible for ensuring that all staff receive Health and Safety training.
Finance
Manage all staff costs with regards to budget projections.
Maintain accurate records and accounts for the nursery and produce management information as required regarding nursery education funding.
Control costs in line with agreed budgets.
Understand and utilise management systems and information to maximise commercial benefits.
Operational
Facilitate inspections by regulatory bodies and implement any recommendations.
Agree and deliver occupancy targets.
Ensure accurate reporting in respect of occupancy, quality and standards.
Staff
Induct, support, train and appraise all staff to ensure delivery of high quality childcare practice.
Develop a well-qualified and experienced team able to meet and exceed all relevant standards.
Identify training needs; develop training plans and evaluate training undertaken by staff.
Work in conjunction with Senior Management in disciplinary and grievance investigations and hearings.
Develop open and positive working relationships with staff.
Marketing and Customer Care
Proactively represent LCSG and advance its interests in the local community. Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers.
Ensure that all staff develop and maintain friendly and professional relationships with parents and carers.
Be responsible for ensuring that all complaints and concerns are actively resolved in a timely manner and that these are reported to the Area Manager.
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. This job description may be reviewed in the future. Staff are required to undergo training as required by the Longbridge Childcare Strategy Group Board.
CHILD PROTECTION / SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN
All members of staff must be committed to preventing abuse of all children in line with our Child Protection Policy and Safeguarding Children Procedure. In the event of any member of staff being implicated in any way in a case of child abuse, that person will be risk assessed which may lead to them being suspended with immediate effect, until an investigation has been carried out.
THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO FUNDING
Benefits: Employee discount, Flexitime, Work from home
Work Location: In person and remote working
SALARY SCALE: £29,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Hours: 37.5 hours per week x 52 weeks
Accountable to: Area Manager
Accountable for: All staff, trainees and apprentices within the setting
The role of the Nursery Manager is to provide professional leadership and management of the nursery, to effectively manage the day-to-day running of the nursery and to deliver the highest standards of care and education.
You will hold a full and relevant qualification in Early Years at level 3 or above, understand and ensure the requirements of the EYFS and Ofsted are met and have experience of working in a nursery setting in a management position.
What do you have to achieve?
⮚ High standards of care and education
⮚ Compliance with all regulatory requirements
⮚ Staff who feel supported in their roles
⮚ Targets for revenue and costs
Key Responsibilities
Childcare and Education
Promote high standards of quality within the nursery in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to the children.
Ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development.
Ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, Ofsted and LCSG policies and procedures.
Ensure that children are kept safe and that staff understand and, when necessary, follow Safeguarding Procedures.
Promote and facilitate partnerships with parents/carers and other family members.
Support the development of good practice with regards to special educational needs and inclusion.
Support staff/students/volunteers in delivering the EYFS; ensure that provision in the nursery meets the requirements of Ofsted and the Local Authority in relation to nursery education funding for two, three and four year olds.
Establish, develop and maintain highly professional working relationships with relevant Local Authority Departments, regulatory bodies and other agencies.
Create and maintain a culture of self-evaluation, reflective practice and continual professional development throughout the nursery.
Follow and contribute towards LCSG organisational policies and procedures.
Health and Safety
Manage the day-to-day operation of the nursery in order to ensure the health and safety of the children, their parents and carers, the team and any visitors to the nursery.
Adhere to all Health & Safety policies and procedures.
Be fully aware of all emergency and security procedures.
Be responsible for ensuring the nursery remains compliant in respect of suitably trained staff with relevant first aid qualifications.
Be responsible for ensuring that all staff receive Health and Safety training.
Finance
Manage all staff costs with regards to budget projections.
Maintain accurate records and accounts for the nursery and produce management information as required regarding nursery education funding.
Control costs in line with agreed budgets.
Understand and utilise management systems and information to maximise commercial benefits.
Operational
Facilitate inspections by regulatory bodies and implement any recommendations.
Agree and deliver occupancy targets.
Ensure accurate reporting in respect of occupancy, quality and standards.
Staff
Induct, support, train and appraise all staff to ensure delivery of high quality childcare practice.
Develop a well-qualified and experienced team able to meet and exceed all relevant standards.
Identify training needs; develop training plans and evaluate training undertaken by staff.
Work in conjunction with Senior Management in disciplinary and grievance investigations and hearings.
Develop open and positive working relationships with staff.
Marketing and Customer Care
Proactively represent LCSG and advance its interests in the local community. Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers.
Ensure that all staff develop and maintain friendly and professional relationships with parents and carers.
Be responsible for ensuring that all complaints and concerns are actively resolved in a timely manner and that these are reported to the Area Manager.
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. This job description may be reviewed in the future. Staff are required to undergo training as required by the Longbridge Childcare Strategy Group Board.
CHILD PROTECTION / SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN
All members of staff must be committed to preventing abuse of all children in line with our Child Protection Policy and Safeguarding Children Procedure. In the event of any member of staff being implicated in any way in a case of child abuse, that person will be risk assessed which may lead to them being suspended with immediate effect, until an investigation has been carried out.
THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO FUNDING
Benefits: Employee discount, Flexitime, Work from home
Work Location: In person and remote working