Nursery Manager

Elizabeth Saunders Nursery School

If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.
?? Hutton, Preston
?? Full-time | 40 hours per week (45 days)

About Us At Elizabeth Saunders Nursery School, we are proud to be a family-run group of small place nurseries where children and staff are fully supported.
We believe in a home-from-home environment , where practitioners are hands on and interacting with the children. Our approach focuses on in-the-moment learning , allowing children to develop at their own pace while building confidence and independence.
The Role We are looking for an experienced and passionate Nursery Manager to lead our setting and continue delivering high-quality early years care and education.
This is a hands-on leadership role , where you will be actively involved in the day-to-day running of the nursery, supporting staff, engaging with children, and building strong relationships with families.
Key Responsibilities Lead and inspire a small team to deliver outstanding childcare
Ensure full compliance with the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the nursery
Maintain high standards of care, learning, and development
Build strong partnerships with parents and carers
Manage staff performance, development, and wellbeing
Support occupancy growth and maintain strong relationships within the local community
Prepare for and lead on Ofsted inspections
What Were Looking For Level 3 qualification in Early Years (minimum)
Previous experience as a Deputy Manager or Nursery Manager
Strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures
Confident leadership and team management skills
Passion for creating a nurturing, child-focused environment
Excellent communication xwzovoh and organisational skills
What We Offer A supportive family-run environment where you are valued, not just a number
Opportunity to shape and grow your own nursery
Ongoing training and professional development
A close-knit team with a positive working culture
Referral bonus scheme.
Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a nursery within a growing group that prioritises quality over scale .
If you are passionate about early years and want to lead a setting where you can truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you.