Posted 02 December, 2025

Job details

  • Salary £35,000 to £39,000 per annum Depending on experience
  • Role Manager
  • Hours Full Time
  • Location Congleton, Cheshire
  • Job Reference Cong1

Job summary

ABC Childcare Services LTD is looking for an exceptional Nursery Manager to lead and manage our NEW nursery opening in Congleton.  This is a great opportunity for you to be involved in creating something amazing as we open our 4th nursery!

Our Manager Will:

  • Need at least a level 3 childcare qualification and 2 years of experience managing
  • Have Management experience within a nursery setting
  • Be dynamic, energetic and fun
  • Have a real love and drive for working with and educating children
  • Have a thorough understanding of the EYFS, Safeguarding and Ofsted
  • Believe in building strong Parent Partnerships to provide cohesive learning to our children
  • Need to work closely with the local schools
  • Work closely with the Directors and the Assistant Manager.
  • Create a safe and stimulating environment to promote learning and development.
  • Update parents and carers on children’s progress.
  • Work with colleagues to meet children’s needs.
  • Check the safety of the environment and ensure all health and safety and fire regulations are followed.
  • Adhere to and implement policies and procedures.
  • Arrange marketing materials and show rounds.
  • Keep accurate records.
  • Build the occupancy of the setting

An Early Years Teaching qualification is desirable but not essential. You must hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and Childcare (as recognised by the DfE), with at least two years’ experience in a supervisory or management role within an early years setting. You should have a strong understanding of the EYFS framework, safeguarding procedures, and be confident in leading a team to deliver high-quality care and education for children aged 0–5 years.

This role is full time 40 hours a week

Experience:

  • Nursery: 3 years (required)
  • Childcare: 3 years (preferred)
  • Management: 1 year (preferred)

Benefits

  • Birthday Holiday 
  • Christmas Week Closure 
  • Discounted childcare
  • Long Service Awards
  • Personal Progression Career Opportunities 

Skills / Qualifications:

  • Early Years Management
  • Nursery Management
  • Childcare

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