Nursery Manager

About us

Unity Community Primary is a two-form entry primary school serving a richly diverse community in Cheetham, North Manchester. Unity is part of the multi-academy trust Big Life Schools which shares the vision and values of the Big Life group.

Unity is a UNICEF RRSA Gold school and pride ourselves on our inclusive, nurturing ethos with a strong focus on the wellbeing of staff and children.

What you’ll be doing

As the Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the nursery, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children.

This is a unique opportunity to shape early years provision within a school community, working closely with and supported by our experienced Head of Early Years.

This role requires strong leadership skills and a commitment to early childhood education, as well as the ability to effectively manage staff and communicate with parents.

What we need from you

• To take overall responsibility for the daily operation of the nursery, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, safeguarding, and policies
• To lead, motivate and inspire a dedicated early years team
• To ensure all children are safe and receive rich, engaging play and learning experiences linked to our Early Years Curriculum
• To maintain high standards of safeguarding, child protection, and welfare
• To oversee health and safety procedures including risk assessments, allergy management, and medication processes
• To prepare for and lead the team through regulatory inspections, implementing any recommendations
• To induct, mentor and supervise staff, identifying training needs and fostering strong teamwork
• To work collaboratively with the Head of Early Years to continually develop and enhance provision
• To build positive, professional relationships with parents and carers
• To support occupancy, community engagement and nursery sustainability through effective budget management
• To be positive, resilient, flexible, and work well in our happy team.
• To share Unity’s vision and the values of the Big Life Group.

What we will offer you in return

• Term-time only working
• Leadership support from an experienced Head of Early Years
• Opportunity to shape provision within a two-form entry primary school
• Wellbeing benefits through The Big Life Group, including your birthday off
• A values-driven organisation committed to inclusion, opportunity and staff wellbeing
• Culturally and socially diverse families.
• A pleasant working environment with a new modern building and large grounds less than a mile from the city centre
• A happy, welcoming staff team.
• The support of the Big Life Group.