Nursery Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 19 March 2026
LOCATION
Blackley, Manchester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£38,000 / year
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Nursery Management Early Years Education Childcare Staff Training Budget Management Communication Skills Leadership Level 3 Qualification

FULL DESCRIPTION

Nursery Manager – Blackley, Manchester, M8

Salary: Circa £38,000pa (Depending on experience/Qualifications)

Days/Hours: Monday – Friday / 40 hours / 9am – 5.30pm

Contract: All Year Round / Permanent

*Please note we cannot accommodate school hours/term time requests*

Nursery Manager – Blackley, Manchester, M8

We are looking for a dedicated Nursery Manager to lead our friendly team in Blackley, Manchester. We are a small, independent nursery that has excelled in childcare for over 25 years.

As Nursery Manager, you would be granted the kind of autonomy you won’t find anywhere else, having the opportunity to stamp your identity and make your mark on the nursery. You will be supported by a committed team and generous benefits. Whether you are an Experienced Manager or a Deputy Manager looking to take the next step up, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional with a strong track record in early years leadership to make a real impact. You’ll take the lead in ensuring excellence across every area of nursery life, from quality standards and compliance to nurturing a supportive, happy environment for both children and staff.

Benefits

  • • £500 Signing Bonus
  • • Free onsite parking and local public transport links
  • • Holiday Entitlement
  • • Pension Scheme
  • • Childcare discount
  • • Career growth with progression opportunities

Responsibilities

  • • Managing the day-to-day running of the nursery setting.
  • • Creating invoices and the collection of fees.
  • • Recruitment and ongoing training and development of all staff.
  • • Ensuring all staff adhere to the setting policies and procedures and government guidance.
  • • Managing occupancy to ensure it shows growth and meets the business aims.
  • • Maintaining accurate accounts and produce management information in accordance with the company procedure.
  • • Managing, monitoring, and controlling budgets.
  • • Promoting and facilitating partnerships with parents and carers.
  • • Developing and maintaining highly professional working relationships with local authority and other agencies.

About You

• Hold a minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years (full and relevant) • Have previous experience as a Nursery Manager (or strong Deputy Experience) • Demonstrate a strong commitment to outdoor learning and inclusive practices • Possess excellent communication skills for interacting with parents and carers • Be eligible to work in the UK

Are you a passionate Early Years Leader ready to grow your career?

👇 Apply today — let’s get your interview booked in!

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