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Nursery Manager

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
13/11/2026
Advert End Date:
11/12/2026 12:00
Salary:
£42,000
Job Category:
Early Years Children Services
Vacancy ID:
304868
Employment Location:
Skelton
Closing date:
11 Dec
Further Information

EARLY YEARS MANAGER

A chance to lead little minds as they grow, explore and shine!

We’re looking for an inspiring, organised and approachable leader to guide our team and help deliver high-quality care, learning and development in a safe, happy, friendly and nurturing environment. Every child matters – and great leadership helps every child thrive.


What you’ll be leading

• Lead high-quality practice

Champion an ambitious, child-centred EYFS curriculum that reflects children’s interests, needs and next steps.

• Support and develop the team

Lead, motivate and guide staff, Room Leaders, apprentices and students through supervision, coaching and training.

• Keep children safe

Oversee safeguarding and welfare practice, respond to concerns promptly and promote a strong culture of vigilance.

• Champion inclusion

Work with the SENDCo, families and other professionals so children with SEND and EAL receive the support they need.

• Build strong family partnerships

Be visible and approachable, listen to parents and carers, and support clear, positive communication.

• Monitor quality

Review practice, records, assessments and learning environments; identify strengths and agree clear improvements.

• Oversee daily operations

Support safe staffing, deployment, routines, admissions, transitions and the smooth running of the nursery.

• Promote wellbeing

Create a positive, respectful culture where children, families and staff feel welcomed, valued and supported.


You’ll also help keep the setting running safely and smoothly

• Make sure policies, procedures, risk assessments and health and safety arrangements are followed and reviewed.

• Maintain accurate records and support readiness for Ofsted and other regulatory or quality assurance activity.

• Work with the leadership team and directors on planning, staffing, resources, budgets and setting priorities.

• Oversee incidents, accidents, complaints and medication arrangements, ensuring concerns are recorded and acted on appropriately.

• Support recruitment, induction, performance management, staff wellbeing and ongoing professional development.

• Promote confidentiality, equality, inclusion and positive relationships across the whole Dots n Spots community.


“We’re all different but as a team we fit together.”

Dots n Spots Day Nursery & Out of School Club 

Could you be the missing piece?

THE PERSON WE’D LOVE TO WELCOME TO OUR TEAM

We’re looking for someone who is… You’ll bring…
 
  • Warm, approachable and positive
  • An organised, confident team leader
  • A clear and supportive communicator
  • Calm, fair and solution-focused
  • Committed to safeguarding and inclusion
  • Motivated to reflect and improve practice
  • Strong knowledge of the EYFS and early years practice
  • Experience supporting or leading a team
  • An understanding of safeguarding, welfare and SEND
  • A child-centred approach to learning and care
  • Confidence working with families and professionals
  • A commitment to high-quality provision

A little about the role

Who you’ll work with What guides your work

The directors, leadership team, Room Leaders and the wider Dots n Spots team, alongside children, families and external professionals.

The EYFS, safeguarding and welfare requirements, our policies and procedures, and the individual needs of every child.


What matters most

How you’ll make a difference:

• Children’s safety, wellbeing, learning and development, alongside a happy, supported and effective team.

• By providing clear leadership, developing staff practice and creating a welcoming setting where children and families thrive.


The Dots n Spots team perks

We value our team and the difference they make to children, families and our community. As part of the Dots n Spots family, you can enjoy:
 
  • Employee discounts
  • Extra paid holiday on your birthday
  • Family-friendly, flexible working
  • Open days, events and team celebrations
  • Access to The National College – 200+ online courses and webinars
  • Above National Minimum Wage
  • Encouraged and valued staff progression
  • Opportunities to grow your career


We’d love you to become part of our Dots n Spots family!


Find out more:

www.dotsnspotsdaynursery.co.uk
01287 654930
Station Lane, Skelton-in-Cleveland, TS12 2LR


Explore our careers page for more about working at Dots n Spots:

www.dotsnspotsdaynursery.co.uk/careers
 
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