Job Vacancy: Nursery Manager (Permanent)

Job Title: Nursery Manager (Permanent, starting 1st September 2025)

Employer: Mytham Little Stars Nursery

Location: Mytham Primary School, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1JG

Salary: From £33,366 per annum (pro-rata). Actual salary £29,307 - £32,529 per annum

Grade: G

Working hours: 37 hours and permanent, term time plus 10 days.

Closing date: 22nd April 2025 - 9am

Introduction

Due to the retirement of our much-loved nursery manager, we are seeking a passionate and dedicated leader to lead our thriving Little Stars Nursery at Mytham Primary School. Since its introduction, in 2017, Mytham Little Stars has become the ‘jewel in our crown’ offering excellent nursery provision for the local community.

Our new manager will continue to drive our offer forward.

About you

You will be a dynamic, enthusiastic leader who is passionate about Early Years education. You will already be an experienced manager in an Early Years setting preferably within a primary school.

You will:

• Have the relevant Early Years qualifications - Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS).
• Demonstrate the leadership skills and experience needed to effectively manage and lead our large and highly experienced nursery team.
• Be an exceptional practitioner and exemplify the best early years practice in your daily teaching.
• Be warm and nurturing with our young learners.
• Be an effective communicator and good listener with colleagues, children & families.
• Place value on the importance of building strong relationships, demonstrating empathy and being committed to the wellbeing and support of your team.
• Be committed to continuous professional development whilst inspiring the practice of those around you.
• Be a valued team player at Mytham, making wider contributions to our school community.

About the role:

The Nursery Manager is a member of the school middle leadership team and is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of care and education for our youngest children.

As our Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of the role, including:

• Overseeing daily operations, ensuring policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• Playing a key role in shaping children's early development, ensuring they receive a strong foundation for future learning. You must demonstrate a deep understanding of child development.
• Leading the planning, delivery, and assessment of a creative and engaging curriculum, tailored to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. This includes creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment for all.
• Ensuring that your own practice, and the practice of your team is fully inclusive and meets the needs of all of our children.
• Ensure all safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times and act as Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Why Join Us?

You will be joining a successful and welcoming nursery and school community. We offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• An experienced and passionate team of early years educators.
• A opportunity to make a real impact on children's early education.
• A school that supports staff mental health and wellbeing.

If you are a dedicated and inspiring Early Years leader who is passionate about providing the best possible start for young learners, we would love to hear from you!

Why not come for a visit and meet our current nursery manager for a tour and to find out more?

Please phone our school office to book onto one of these sessions:

Afternoon visit 25 March at 1:00pm

After school visit 27 March at 4:00pm

How to Apply:

Please download and complete the application form from www.greater.jobs and provide a letter outlining your suitability for the role. Completed applications should be returned to office@mytham.bolton.sch.uk

Applications due in by 9:00 am on Tuesday 22 April 2025

Shortlisting on Tuesday 22 April 2025

Observations and interviews on Wednesday 30 April 2025

The School is committed to safer recruitment practice, and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a barred list check.