3 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

The Nursery Manager is responsible for leading the day‑to‑day operation of the Children’s Centre nursery, ensuring high‑quality early years education and care in line with EYFS standards and safeguarding requirements.
The role supports the Head of Centre by managing staff, maintaining regulatory compliance, and ensuring that all children receive a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment that promotes their development and wellbeing.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

Deputise for the Head of Centre in their absence and support overall management of the nursery.
Lead, manage and support room leaders and nursery staff to deliver high standards of care and education.
Ensure appropriate staff ratios are maintained across the setting.
Promote staff development through training, supervision and performance management.
Support the delivery of a high‑quality curriculum in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Ensure children’s progress is monitored through planning, observation and assessment.
Provide inclusive learning opportunities that meet the needs of all children, including those with special educational needs (SEN).

Essential Experience Required

Significant experience working within an early years or nursery setting.
Experience in a supervisory or management role within childcare services.
Experience working with children aged 0–5, including those with special educational needs.
Experience of implementing EYFS framework and delivering high‑quality learning programmes.
Experience of working in partnership with parents, carers and external agencies.

Essential Qualifications Required

Additional information to note

The role closes on 9^th May 2026, apply ASAP.