Nursery Manager – Up to £46,000 + £3,000 Bonus
Blackburn | £42,000–£46,000 | Full-time, Monday–Friday
We are looking for an experienced Nursery Manager, Early Years Quality Lead or exceptional Deputy Manager ready to take the next step.
This is a confidential appointment with an independent childcare provider in Blackburn. The company name and full setting details will be shared with suitable applicants after an initial private conversation.
What we offer
· £42,000–£46,000 salary depending on experience
· Up to £3,000 first-year bonus
· £1,000 after successful completion of six months
· Up to £2,000 after 12 months against agreed performance targets
· Up to 100% childcare discount for one child, subject to availability and scheme terms
· 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
· Paid day off for your birthday
· Protected management time
· Free meals and on-site parking
· Funded training and professional development
· Company pension
· Direct support from the company directors
The role
You will take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of the nursery, with the authority and support needed to lead the team properly.
Your main responsibilities will include:
· Leading and motivating the nursery team
· Maintaining strong safeguarding and EYFS standards
· Coaching staff and improving practice across the nursery
· Managing rotas, staffing, ratios and daily operations
· Building positive relationships with parents
· Keeping the nursery ready for Ofsted
· Supporting occupancy, enquiries and nursery growth
· Creating a positive, organised and accountable team culture
Who should apply?
We would like to hear from:
· Experienced Nursery Managers
· Strong Deputy Managers ready to run their own setting
· Early Years Quality Managers or Quality Leads
· Senior early years leaders with experience improving standards
You must have:
· A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
· Strong EYFS and safeguarding knowledge
· Nursery leadership experience
· Confidence managing, supporting and developing staff
· Good communication and organisation skills
· A calm, hands-on and professional approach
Previous experience of Ofsted inspections, quality improvement or turning around nursery standards would be an advantage.
Apply confidentially
Apply through Indeed with your CV. No covering letter is required.
All applications will be handled privately. The company name and full details will be shared with suitable applicants before interview.
The successful applicant will be subject to safer recruitment checks, references, qualification verification, right-to-work checks and an enhanced DBS check.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £46,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Childcare
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- do you have a minimum of a level 3 qualification in childcare?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- nursery management: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
