Job Advert Nursery Manager About The Big Life Group The Big Life Group’s mission is to fight for equity, in health, in wealth and in life. We are a social business delivering a range of services across the North of England, covering everything from mental and physical health, addiction and criminal justice, to housing, education, family support and much more. What links them together is the way we work – The Big Life Way. We always stand shoulder-to shoulder with people, working with them on the things that matter most to them. Everything we do is designed and informed by the needs, priorities and strengths of people and communities. Our values * Courage: We stand up for ourselves, and the people and communities we work alongside, even when that makes us unpopular, or challenges accepted wisdom. * Creativity: We find innovative solutions that work, never accepting the easy option or the status quo. * Honesty: We act with integrity, speaking the truth to ourselves and others. * Inspiration: We are inspired by the people and communities we work with and share what we learn from them to inspire others. * Thoughtful: We act with care and compassion and work to understand people’s experiences. We take time to listen, reflect and continually learn. * Valuing difference: We recognise and celebrate the unique qualities, gifts, insights and perspectives that different people offer. Working at Big Life At Big Life, work is more than a job – it’s about standing shoulder-to-shoulder with people and communities, making a difference every day. We fight for equity in health, in wealth and in life, and that commitment starts with how our staff. Be yourself We want you to feel safe, respected and able to bring your whole self to work. Difference is celebrated here, and our staff networks - from menopause to neurodiversity, LGBTQI and more - create space to connect and support each other. Benefits that matter We offer more than a payslip - you’ll find wellbeing support through LifeWorks, Simply Health and mindfulness sessions, Your birthday off work, flexible working, and regular learning opportunities. Everyday perks include Blue Light Card discounts, savings schemes, cycle-to-work, free eye tests and more - little extras to make life easier inside and outside of work. Recognised as outstanding We’re proud to be ranked by Best Companies as one of the UK’s outstanding places to work, with a two-star accreditation in 2024. A culture of trust and flexibility Our people describe our culture as relaxed and supportive. You’ll be trusted to plan your own day, take breaks when you need, and work in a way that fits with your life as well as your role. If you’re looking for more than a job - if you want to be part of a team that’s bold, creative and relentlessly committed to equity – then Big Life could be the place for you. The basics Salary £33,699 per annum (pro-rata) Hours 37.5 hours per week (term-time only) Annual leave Term-time only Base Unity Community Primary School Line manager Head of Early Years Closing date for applications: Friday, 1 May at 5pm Interviews: Friday, 8 May What you’ll be doing As our Nursery Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operation of the nursery at Unity Community Primary School, ensuring a safe, nurturing and high-quality early years environment for all children. Working closely with the Head of Early Years, you will oversee all aspects of nursery provision - from safeguarding and compliance to staff development, parental engagement and continuous improvement. You will lead and support a dedicated team to deliver rich, engaging play-based learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Main duties 1. Lead and line manage the nursery team, supporting staff to deliver high-quality provision and achieve KPIs. 2. Oversee the daily operation of the nursery, ensuring compliance with all statutory and legal requirements. 3. Act as Designated Person for safeguarding, ensuring all procedures are embedded and understood by staff. 4. Manage health and safety processes, including risk assessments, incidents, accidents, allergy management and business continuity. 5. Act as front of house for the nursery, welcoming families, visitors and external professionals. 6. Promote parental engagement, including organising events such as stay-and-play sessions and parent evenings. 7. Manage financial processes including budgets, purchases and income in line with Big Life Group procedures. 8. Ensure effective management of service contracts and operational systems. 9. Build and maintain strong relationships with parents, carers, stakeholders and partner agencies. 10. Monitor performance and ensure all quality standards, audits and regulatory expectations are met. 11. Support the continuous development of the nursery provision and service improvement. 12. Ensure delivery of high-quality early years education through effective implementation of the EYFS framework. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape early years provision within a school setting, combining leadership, operational management and a strong commitment to child development and inclusion. For the full recruitment pack including job description and person specification, go to: Vacancies Archive - The Big Life Group [https://www.thebiglifegroup.com/work-volunteer/opportunities/] You will need to align yourslef to each point of the person spec in your application.