Day Nursery Manager

2 days ago

AshtonunderLyne, Tameside, United Kingdom Toddlers Nursery Full time

About Toddlers Nursery UK

Toddlers Nursery UK is a newly Ofsted-registered early years setting, committed to providing a warm, safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 9 months to 6 years. We aspire to become an Outstanding nursery as per Ofsted standards and are looking for a passionate, driven and experienced Nursery Manager to lead our team on this exciting journey.

Role Purpose

The Nursery Manager is responsible for the overall day-to-day management of the nursery, ensuring exceptional quality of care and education, compliance with Ofsted and EYFS requirements, safeguarding, staff leadership, and a positive parent experience. This role is both operational and leadership-focused, requiring someone who is proactive, organised, and committed to continuous improvement.

Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Management

  • Lead, motivate and support a team of practitioners, fostering a culture of excellence, positivity, and accountability.
  • Conduct staff supervision, appraisals, training and professional development.
  • Ensure staffing ratios are always met, and assist with rota planning and recruitment.

Compliance, Safety & Regulation

  • Maintain full compliance with Ofsted, EYFS (2024 Framework), safeguarding, Health & Safety, and all legislative requirements.
  • Maintain accurate records including children's files, accident forms, risk assessments, attendance registers, and safeguarding logs.
  • Ensure all policies and procedures are implemented and reviewed regularly.

Quality of Education & Learning

  • Oversee the planning and delivery of the curriculum, ensuring it is engaging, inclusive and tailored to individual learning needs.
  • Monitor and track children's progress, ensuring high-quality observations and assessments.
  • Ensure the learning environment is purposeful, inspiring, organised and reflects children's interests.

Parent & Community Partnership

  • Build strong, professional relationships with parents and carers, ensuring open communication and a welcoming atmosphere.
  • Manage enquiries, nursery tours, admissions, and ensure excellent customer service.
  • Promote the nursery within the local community to support enrolments and reputation.

Financial & Administrative Duties

  • Manage nursery budgets, invoicing, purchasing and cost control.
  • Maintain accurate records for funded places (including 15/30 hours funding).
  • Ensure enrolment targets are achieved and occupancy levels are maximised.

RequirementsEssential Qualifications & Experience

  • Level 3, Level 5 or Level 6 in Early Years Childcare / Leadership (or equivalent).
  • Minimum 2 years of managerial or deputy manager experience in an early years setting.
  • Strong understanding of EYFS, Ofsted inspections, safeguarding, and health & safety.

Why Join Toddlers Nursery UK?

  • Opportunity to lead a newly Ofsted-registered setting from the ground up.
  • Supportive leadership team that values innovation, creativity and autonomy.
  • Career progression opportunities as we scale and aspire to achieve Outstanding.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,256.45-£39,506.68 per year

  • Assistant Care Manager

    1 hour ago

    Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, United Kingdom Routes Healthcare Full time

    Are you looking for a rewarding job where you can make a difference to people's lives daily? Well then, being an Assistant Care Manager might be the route for you--As a Assistant Manager at Routes Healthcare, you will play the all-important role of ensuring our clients are getting the high quality of care they need, in-line with their care plans.Not only...

  • HSE Manager

    5 days ago

    Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, United Kingdom Mativ Full time £60,000 - £90,000 per year

    Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.Job title: EHS ManagerLocation: Ashton & BoltonLearn more about us on: & MativAs a leading global specialty materials company, Mativ believes in the...

  • Territory Manager

    2 days ago

    Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, United Kingdom McCurrach Careers Full time

    Overview**** Applications for this vacancy will close on the 7th of November****Territory Manager on behalf of Carlsberg BritvicLocation: Denton , Manchester & surrounding areas- Ideal postcode M34Salary upto £ 27k ,10% performance bonus, Company car & fuel card providedPermanent, Full timeCarlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK...

  • Trading Team Manager

    2 days ago

    Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, United Kingdom Kingfisher Full time

    OverviewFull time, Part time or Job Share Permanent Contract Hours per weekUp to £34,000 per annum + Bonus + Pension + 6.6 Weeks HolidayB&Q Ashton-Under-LyneEvery day, we give our millions of customers the ideas, advice, tools, and confidence they need to create a home they'll love. Join us as a Trading Team Manager and you will be pivotal in driving...

  • Clinical Night Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, United Kingdom HC-One Full time £28,000 - £32,000 per year

    About The RoleWhat was it that made you decide to become a nurse?Did you want to provide Kind Care and make a difference to people in need?Was it your love of learning, and the opportunity to work closely with multi-professional teams in a field that is constantly evolving?Whatever your reason, at HC One, the Kind Care Company, we can offer you a career...

  • Internal Account Manager | North west | 1369

    3 days ago

    Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, United Kingdom CPJ Recruitment Full time £28,000 - £43,600 per year

    Internal Account Management role with leading blue-chip service providerExcellent prospects - into field sales / Key AccountsThe Role of - Internal Account ManagerThis is an internal Account Manager / office based roleYou will manage between active / existing accounts (over the phone)You will develop and build existing relationships with corporate and SME...

  • IT Network

    3 days ago

    Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, United Kingdom IT Job Board Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

    Would you like to work for a company who is accredited as an outstanding company to work for in Best Companies 2023?Jigsaw Homes Group offers employees a very competitive 24 days holiday per annum, plus 3 days for Christmas closure (5 day working week) plus bank holidays, plus additional days after 2 years continuous service (to a maximum of 5 days).We offer...

  • Bridges Partnership Keyworker

    6 days ago

    Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, United Kingdom Jigsaw Homes Group Full time £28,196 - £40,000 per year

    Job Reference jigsawhomes/TP/3000/197Number of Positions:1Contract Type:PermanentSalary:£28,196 per annumWorking Hours:35 hours per weekLocation:Tameside Women and Families Centre, Ashton-under-LyneClosing Date:07/12/2025Job Category:Jigsaw SupportRegion / Division:Ashton Under-LyneBusiness Unit:Jigsaw SupportJob IntroductionWould you like to work for a...

  • IT Support Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, United Kingdom Solutions Engine Full time £25,000 - £40,000 per year

    Solutions Engine are recruiting this role on behalf of one of our clients.This role is office based (Remote / Hybrid is not possible)Important: You must have experience working within a Logistics IT environmentNo Agencies please.Position SummaryWe are looking for a highly motivated and skilled Technical IT Support Specialist to be theprimary point of contact...

  • Care Assistant

    1 week ago

    Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, United Kingdom City and County Healthcare Group Full time £76,800 - £96,000 per year

    Company Description Location: Ashton Under Lyne - OL6, OL7Pay Rate: £12.60 per hour plus 20p per mile fuel allowanceShifts available:Range of shifts availableWe're sorry, but we do not currently offer sponsorship to applicants Walking and driving routes are availableWhat we offerWe're creating brighter days. Fresh challenges. Exciting opportunities. With...