Nursery Manager (Leadership Team Member)

Automotive Jobs, Project Management
Uk
August 10, 2025
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

About the Role

Bolton School Nursery is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic professional to join its Senior Leadership Team on a permanent, full-time basis. This key role has become available due to an internal restructure, offering a rare opportunity to join the management team of a highly regarded early years setting.

As one of three senior leaders, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the Nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care and education for children aged 0 to 5. Our 84-place nursery provides high-quality, flexible childcare from 7:00am to 6:00pm, 51 weeks of the year.

We are looking for a motivated and qualified individual who can inspire a team, maintain compliance with Ousted and EYFS standards, and uphold our nurturing, child-centered ethos.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality care and learning opportunities for all children

  • Lead and supervise nursery staff, supporting professional development and maintaining high standards

  • Contribute to strategic planning and ensure effective daily operations

  • Promote strong relationships with parents, careers, and staff

  • Support ongoing inspection readiness and maintain compliance with all safeguarding and health & safety regulations

  • Work collaboratively as part of a strong, experienced leadership team

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

  • A relevant Level 5 (or above) qualification in Early Years / Childcare

  • Early Years Professional Status (EYP) or Early Years Teacher Status (EYT)

  • Significant experience in a leadership or supervisory role within an early years setting

  • Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework, safeguarding, and health and safety regulations

  • Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills

Why Work at Bolton School Nursery?

  • Join a well-established, respected nursery rated ‘Good’ by Ousted (October 2024), with leadership and management praised in the inspection

  • Be part of the wider Bolton School community — one of the leading independent schools in the UK

  • Access to extensive training and development opportunities

  • Competitive salary and excellent benefits (see below)

  • Supportive working environment and outstanding facilities

Staff Benefits Include:

  • Generous PPA time (where applicable)

  • Free on-site parking

  • Free daily lunch

  • Fee remission (where appropriate) for staff children attending the school

  • Access to high-quality childcare provision before and after the school day

  • Life assurance (2x salary until age 65)

  • Access to a free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

  • Sporting facilities including gym, swimming pool, and outdoor pursuits center

  • Ride to Work Scheme

  • Group Personal Pension Scheme (6% employee / 10% employer contributions)

Commitment to Diversity and Safeguarding

Bolton School is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

The school is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and other relevant pre-employment checks in line with safer recruitment practices.

📍 Location: Bolton School Nursery, Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PA

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