Location: Mulberry Roots Nursery, Haslingden
Hours: 40 per week, worked over 4 days (7:30am – 6:00pm)
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Join Our Team
Are you an experienced nursery leader ready to make a lasting difference in early years education? Do you want to work with a long-standing team in a thriving nursery where your skills, ideas and leadership are truly valued? If so, this could be the role for you.
Mulberry Roots Nursery is a well-established 70-place setting with a committed staff team and a strong reputation in the local community. We are now looking for a dedicated Nursery Manager to lead us into our next chapter.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
* Excellent Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 depending on experience.
* Free Childcare: 100% childcare discount for your own children.
* Work–Life Balance: 40 hours across 4 days, giving you a full extra day off each week.
* Referral Rewards: £150 bonus for every new family who joins through your referral.
* Loyalty: Generous holiday entitlement, plus an additional week after 5 years' service and another week after 10 years.
* Career Development: Ongoing CPD opportunities, tailored progression, and external training (primarily Lancashire County Council courses).
What You'll Be Doing
As Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for the leadership, quality and day-to-day running of Mulberry Roots Nursery. Your role will include:
* Team Leadership: Guide and inspire our team of 18 practitioners, creating a culture of collaboration, positivity and professional pride.
* Quality Assurance: Maintain outstanding standards of care and education in line with EYFS 2025, safeguarding requirements and Ofsted expectations.
* Operational Management: Take charge of staff rotas, budgets and nursery resources to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
* Family Engagement: Build strong, trusting relationships with parents and carers, ensuring clear communication and a family-centred approach.
* Technology in Practice: Use the Famly app for streamlined administration, parent communication and child development tracking.
* Continuous Development: Proactively attend training and professional development, including local authority courses, alongside the deputy and director.
* Staff Wellbeing & Culture: Foster a positive and supportive environment where staff feel valued, motivated and able to thrive.
* Occupancy Growth: Promote the nursery in the local community and play a proactive role in maintaining strong occupancy levels.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking an ambitious and highly skilled professional with a proven record of success in nursery management. To be considered, you must have:
* Extensive Experience: At least 5 years as a Nursery Manager, ideally in a setting of 50+ places.
* Qualifications: Ideally a Level 6 qualification in Early Years, though strong Level 3 candidates with substantial leadership experience will be considered.
* Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in achieving positive Ofsted outcomes, sustaining high occupancy levels, and building stable, motivated teams.
* Forward-Thinking Approach: An enthusiasm for new developments in early years education and the ability to embed innovation while keeping quality at the centre.
All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references, and verification of qualifications and right to work, in line with EYFS safer recruitment requirements.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person