Description Nursery Manager Location – St Paul’s Catholic Primary School Nursery Salary: BAND 8 Hours: Term Time only -37 Hours per week- 40 weeks per year Closing date: 17:00 Wednesday 20 May 2026 Interviews: Monday 01 June 2026 We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Nursery Manager to oversee the daily operations of our Nursery. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children, whilst leading a team of childcare professionals. This role requires strong management skills, a passion for early childhood development, and excellent communication abilities to liaise effectively with parents, staff, and external agencies. Duties Manage the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations. Lead, motivate, and supervise nursery staff to deliver high-quality learning interactions and continuous provision Develop and implement educational plans that promote children's development in line with early childhood education standards. Foster positive relationships with children and their families, providing support and guidance as needed. Organise staff rotas, recruitment, staff CPD and training, and performance management. Maintain accurate records of children's progress, attendance, and any incidents or concerns. Ensure the nursery environment is clean, safe, and engaging for children at all times. Liaise with external agencies such as local authorities or health professionals to support children's wellbeing. Working in close collaboration with St Paul’s School, SLT and EYFS lead Administrative duties including rotas, transfer records, nursery funding, grants etc alongside using IT platforms such as Tucasi and Tapestry Skills Proven, extensive management experience within a nursery or childcare setting. Strong leadership qualities with the ability to motivate a team. Experience and knowledge of early identification of SEND Extensive knowledge of early childhood education principles and childcare regulations. Experience working directly with children and understanding their developmental needs. Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written. Ability to organise schedules effectively whilst maintaining flexibility to meet changing priorities. Compassionate approach with a genuine passion for working with children and families. Organised with attention to detail to ensure compliance and high standards of care. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a committed professional to lead a nursery environment dedicated to nurturing young minds while fostering professional growth within a supportive team. Please forward completed CES application forms to head@st-pauls.portsmouth.sch.uk applications will be considered on receipt Please note we are unable to accept CV’s for this role Job Description Application Form