38 Weeks Per Year + Only 5 Floating Cover Days Outside of Term Time
Zero2Five is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a high-quality, well-established nursery near Rochdale for an experienced Nursery Manager.
This is a rare opportunity to secure a genuine term-time leadership position, offering an exceptional work-life balance that is rarely available within the early years sector.
Why This Role Stands Out
Term-time position working just 38 weeks per year
Only 5 floating cover days required outside of term time
Significantly more time for family, holidays and personal commitments
Opportunity to lead a thriving, child-focused nursery setting
Supported by experienced, approachable and genuinely supportive directors
Excellent opportunity for long-term career development and progression
The Role
The successful candidate will:
Lead, motivate and develop the nursery team
Ensure the highest standards of care, learning and development for all children
Drive excellence across EYFS delivery and safeguarding practices
Maintain compliance, policies, procedures and nursery records
Build strong partnerships with parents, carers and external professionals
Support and promote SEND and inclusive practice throughout the setting
Oversee nursery administration, funding and financial processes, including invoicing
Ensure children are safe, supported and receiving high-quality early years experiences
Act as, or work towards becoming, the Designated Safeguarding Lead
Oversee or support SENCo responsibilities within the nursery
Requirements
Minimum 2 years' experience in a senior role within a childcare setting
Level 3 Childcare qualification (or equivalent)
Strong knowledge and understanding of the EYFS
Excellent understanding of safeguarding requirements
Proven leadership and people-management skills
Strong organisational and administrative abilities
Experience managing multiple priorities and maintaining high standards
Experience of nursery administration and financial processes
Passion for delivering exceptional early years education and care
Benefits
Competitive salary
Term-time working pattern
38 working weeks per year
Only 5 floating cover days outside of term time
Working in an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ Early Years setting
Free parking
Company pension
Career progression opportunities
Supportive and experienced leadership team
Outstanding work-life balance
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Nursery Manager seeking a rewarding leadership role within a quality nursery setting, while benefiting from a working pattern that offers significantly more flexibility and personal time than a traditional full-year nursery position.
If this sounds like the type of vacancy you feel you have been looking for, then apply today! Alternatively send your most up to date CV to (url removed)
Salary description
£30000.00 - £42000.00 per year