Regional Support Nursery Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Macclesfield
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Education
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Nursery Management Risk Management Childcare Standards Staff Supervision Financial Oversight Safeguarding Communication Skills Early Years Education

FULL DESCRIPTION

Regional Area: North West England (Stoke- On- Trent and Manchester area)
Salary: £36,000 - (depending on experience), travel allowance, 50% childcare discount, Performance-related bonuses, Pension.

About you
You are an experienced Nursery /Senior Nursery Manager or similar and you're looking for something slightly different with more variety and autonomy.

In our Regional Support Nursery Manager roles you will get the opportunity to make a real impact. You get the variety that comes with travelling to different nursery settings and the satisfaction from helping our nurseries achieve outstanding OFSTED grading.

If this sounds like something you'd enjoy, submit your application and start your [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] journey today**.

What you will be doing:

As a Support Nursery Manager you will be supporting our Nursery Managers and teams, and stepping in when your subject matter expertise is needed. Your mission is to ensure each setting upholds the highest standards of childcare and education, embodies [Employer hidden]'s values, and achieves strong financial performance.

Key responsibilities:

  • Risk Management: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to comply with Health and Safety legislation.
  • Childcare Standards: Uphold and elevate the standards of childcare and education across all settings.
  • Operational Compliance: Ensure full adherence to [Employer hidden]'s policies and procedures.
  • Staff Supervision & Development: Lead regular staff supervisions and implement growth and development plans.
  • Marketing & Occupancy: Actively promote the nursery locally to maintain high occupancy rates.
  • Talent Management: Recruit and nurture staff who align with [Employer hidden]’s values and culture.
  • Leadership: Exhibit strong leadership and embody the values of [Employer hidden] in all interactions.
  • Financial Oversight: Drive improvements in financial performance year over year.
  • Safeguarding: Serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, overseeing child protection policies and procedures.
  • Parent Engagement: Develop robust strategies for parent engagement and community involvement.

The Qualifications, Skills & Competencies you'll need to be successful:

  • Full driving license and access to a vehicle.
  • Willingness to travel and stay away from home as needed.
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Early Years Education and Care (Level 6 preferred).
  • Proven experience in a Nursery Manager role.
  • In-depth knowledge of special educational needs and equality of opportunity.
  • Certification in Paediatric First Aid and Food Hygiene.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in nursery administration tasks (invoices, payroll, timesheets).
  • Competent in using PCs, including word processing, spreadsheets, and email.
  • Experience in staff training and development.
  • Achieving OFSTED Outstanding Grade
  • Commercial acumen

Desirable:

  • Degree or equivalent in a subject related to Childcare
  • Coaching and mentoring experience
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