Nursery Manager

Are you passionate about early years education and ready to join a fantastic setting in the East Riding? If you're a Level 3 Qualified Nursery Manager or higher looking for a rewarding, full-time opportunity, we want to hear from you!The Role:Join a thriving nursery teams dedicated to creating a nurturing, engaging, and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow. As a valued Nursery Manager you'll support children aged 0-5 years, planning exciting activities, promoting learning through play, and ensuring every child feels supported and valued. The salary is around £34-£37k per year based on 40 hours per week.(This can be 4x 10 hour days)For the right person this could go permanent.Key Skills/job duties:Childcare & Educational LeadershipCurriculum Delivery: Ensure staff effectively implement the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum while creating a stimulating, play-based learning environment.Progress Tracking: Monitor and audit observation systems and digital learning journals. Ensure individual child development needs are met consistently.Inclusion: Oversee the provision for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), working directly alongside the setting's SENCo.Regulatory Compliance & SafeguardingSafeguarding Lead: Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). Maintain zero-tolerance safety policies and handle child protection issues rapidly and discreetly.Ofsted Readiness: Direct nursery standards to guarantee "Good" or "Outstanding" inspection outcomes. Ensure all health, safety, and food hygiene rules are met completely.Ratios & Documentation: Manage staff rotas to ensure legal adult-to-child ratios are strictly maintained at all times. Maintain precise accident, incident, and medication logs.Team Management & DevelopmentSafer Recruitment: Lead interview panels, complete reference checks, and secure Enhanced DBS clearances for incoming team members.Performance Control: Conduct regular staff inductions, probations, 1:1 supervisions, and annual performance reviews.Mentorship: Coach early years practitioners to build skills, manage training budgets, and resolve team performance gaps.Business & Operations ManagementOccupancy Growth: Manage incoming enquiries, lead nursery tours for prospective families, and optimize booking patterns to maximize revenue.Financial Administration: Oversee nursery budgets, process local authority early years funding claims, and manage fee collections.Partnership: Act as the main point of contact for parents, local councils, and external healthcare or social agencies. Essential Qualifications & Skills Previous leadership or management experience.Relevant qualifications, such as a Level 3 Children and Young Peoples Workforce qualification but ideally a Level 5 QualificationPaediatric First Aid certification.Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.Ability to make strategic decisions and drive continuous improvement. Why Work Through Tradewind Recruitment?Competitive Pay: Earn a rate reflective of your expertise and experience.Dedicated Consultant: Get expert advice and personalised support throughout your placement.Exclusive CPD Opportunities: Access to over 2,500 free CPD courses through Tradewind's partnership with The National College to keep your skills sharp and up-to-date.Seamless Onboarding: Our streamlined registration process means you can start immediately!Fantastic School Network: Work with some of the most supportive and inspiring schools in East Riding Of YorkshireDon't Miss Out!This is an incredible opportunity for a Nursery Manager to make an immediate impact in a fantastic settingApply today or contact Katie on [phone removed] or [email removed] to learn more about this exciting role.Let's help you take the next step in your career - we can't wait to hear from you!