Nursery Manager


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£32,073 - £39,043
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Wakefield, WF1 4DG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Aug 2026
Closing date:	19 Aug 2026

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Summary

Qualifications English and Maths GCSE Grade 4-9 or equivalent Level 3 in Childcare Qualification Paediatric First Aid Food Safety Certificate Level 2 Designated Safeguarding Lead training Early Years Foundation Stage Degree or equivalent experience Evidence of continued professional development Management and leadership knowledge acquired through training and experience Experience Significant post qualifying experience in a supervisory position with under 5’s in a nursery setting Experience of identifying and improving childcare practice Experience of investigating formal and informal complaints Experience of recruiting, managing and supervising staff Experience of change management and implementing service improvements Experience of managing multiple income streams and expenditure within a self-funded budget Experience of processing and supporting parents to access the Educational Funding Knowledge and awareness Knowledge of the Ofsted’s Statutory Framework for Early Years, Special Educational Needs Code of Practice and the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Knowledge of the Ofsted’s inspection requirements Knowledge of developing and implementing early years curriculum within a nursery setting Knowledge of safeguarding processes and procedures, prevent duty and capital culture Awareness of own limitations. Knowledge of childhood illnesses, health & safety regulations relating to a childcare environment, and to carry out risk assessments and use the outcomes accordingly. Knowledge and understanding of need to maintain confidentiality.

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