Nursery Manager

Location: Prenton

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Type: Full-Time

TeacherActive is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established nursery in Prenton for an experienced and passionate Nursery Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated early years professional to lead a thriving nursery setting, ensuring the highest standards of care, education, and safeguarding for children while supporting and developing a committed staff team.

As Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the nursery, ensuring compliance with EYFS requirements and maintaining a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where children can flourish.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and motivating the nursery team to deliver outstanding childcare and education.
• Managing nursery operations, policies, and procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and Ofsted requirements.
• Building strong relationships with parents, carers, and external agencies.
• Supporting staff development through supervision, training, and performance management.
• Managing occupancy levels and contributing to the nursery's continued growth and success.

• Previous experience in a Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, or senior leadership role within an early years setting.
• A relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or above.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• A passion for delivering high-quality childcare and education.

• Competitive salary package.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Dedicated support from TeacherActive throughout the recruitment process.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks, and will require you to provide good professional references.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.