Nursery Manager

Job summary

Nursery Manager Opportunity – Tiddlywinks Nursery School Heywood

Are you an experienced and passionate early years professional looking to take the next step in your career? Tiddlywinks Nursery School Heywood, a newly purpose-built setting in the heart of Heywood Village, is seeking a dedicated Nursery Manager to join our enthusiastic management team.

Salary: Discussed upon interview process (Dependent on employee availability, qualification and experience.) Between £24,000 - £30,000

Required hours/days: Discussed upon interview process dependent on company requirements and employee availability. Normally 4 - 4 1/2 days per week.

About our setting:

Tiddlywinks Nursery School Heywood is a well-established and nurturing environment for children aged 0–10 years. Purpose-built to support the needs of local families, our setting provides a safe, stimulating, and inclusive space where children can thrive. We are committed to offering high-quality care and early years education, and our team works closely together to ensure every child receives the best possible start in life. Our staff team is enthusiastic, dedicated, and supportive, and we pride ourselves on working together to create the best possible start for every child.

The Role:

As apart of the Nursery Management Team, you will play a vital role in overseeing the smooth running of the nursery, managing staff and ensuring a high standard of care and education is maintained at all times. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to take on a leadership role in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, deploy and support a team of childcare practitioners, ensuring a positive and professional working environment.
• Complying to the Ofsted Handbook.
• Registered as manager with Ofsted.
• Oversee the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, ensuring the best outcomes for children’s development.
• Develop and implement TNS policies and procedures to meet regulatory and legal requirements.
• Ensure that safeguarding, health, and safety protocols are always followed.
• Build strong relationships with parents, keeping them updated on their child's progress and ensuring the nursery meets their needs.
• Promote and maintain high levels of parent satisfaction, welcoming parents and families to the setting.
• Prepare for and liaise with regulatory bodies during inspections (e.g., Ofsted).

Skills and Experience:

• Previous 2 years experience in a childcare setting is essential.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with a passion for working with children.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and parents to ensure a positive, nurturing environment.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, work with TNS designated safeguarding leads.
• Required Level 3 or higher qualification in early years education, teacher status.
• Previous managerial experience or transferable skills from other industries will be an advantage, especially in leadership or operational roles.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive Environment: Work in a friendly, positive, and collaborative team.
• Competitive Salary: Reflective of your skills and experience.
• Career Progression: Opportunity to build a long-term career in early years education and childcare management.
• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of balance and offer a supportive working environment.

Benefits of working for Tiddlywinks Nursery School Ltd

• Meet the Tiddlywinks Team
• Friendly, busy environment
• In-house training for higher position
• Generous holiday scheme
• Discounted childcare 50%
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Pension scheme
• Uniform provided
• Maternity bonus (service related)
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Employee of the month scheme
• Additional 5 paid health days per year

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join our team at Tiddlywinks Nursery School, please click Apply Now with your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this role, you may hear back from TNS administration department to complete an application for employment to be considered for an interview. We look forward to hearing from you!

Have a sneak peak of our nursery social media pages & nursery website in the meantime:

Facebook: Tiddlywinksnurseryschool

Instagram:

Website:

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Flexitime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Heywood OL10 1EF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Management/leadership: 1 year (preferred)
• Childcare: 2 years (required)

License/Certification:

• Enhanced DBS
• Paediatric First Aid Certification (preferred)
• Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)
• Early Years Qualification

Reference ID: TNS Heywood