Nursery Manager

The Wings CE Trust

St Mark’s CE Primary School

Alexandra Street

Newtown, Wigan

Postcode: WN5 9DS

Salary: Grade 7, £28,630 - £31,937 per annum.

37 hours per week, term time plus 2 weeks working 40 weeks per year

Temporary to Cover Maternity

Required for July 2026

St Mark’s Church of England Primary School is seeking to appoint an inspirational, dedicated Nursery Manager to join our thriving school community and play a pivotal role in shaping outstanding early years provision. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a nurturing, high-quality setting that supports children to flourish, learn, and grow in a safe and stimulating environment.

Job purpose:

To play an active role in the strategic planning of the school as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and to strategically manage and coordinate the setting in the absence of the Headteacher. The successful candidate will lead and manage high-quality childcare provision for children in line with current legislation, including the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework.

About the Role

The Nursery Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of the childcare setting, ensuring full compliance with the EYFS Framework and all relevant legislation. They will lead on the effective implementation of the EYFS, maintaining high standards across the seven areas of learning and development, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding and welfare requirements. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will ensure that all policies and proceduresincluding safeguarding, health and safety, behaviour, and inclusionremain up to date and compliant with statutory and local authority guidance. The role also requires building strong partnerships with parents/carers, Ofsted, and external agencies to support continuous improvement and high-quality provision, while ensuring the delivery of programmes linked to local and national early years strategies.

In addition, the Nursery Manager will:

• Lead the development of innovative initiatives to enhance outcomes for children and enrich the setting.
• Develop and implement effective marketing strategies to raise the profile of the nursery within the local community.
• Analyse and evaluate data to inform planning and improvement, while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legislation and ensuring a safe, inclusive, and well-organised learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A relevant Level 4 qualification (or above) in Early Years Education or Childcare.
• Strong knowledge and experience of implementing the EYFS Framework, including observation, assessment, and planning cycles.
• A secure understanding of safeguarding, child protection procedures, and statutory welfare requirements.
• Proven leadership and management experience within an early year setting.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a team.
• A commitment to inclusive practice and supporting all children to achieve their full potential.

The Wings’ CE Trust can offer:

• An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors, and parents.
• A team of dedicated and hardworking staff.
• A welcoming and friendly Christian ethos.
• Excellent CPD opportunities and access to a library of on-line training courses.
• Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• A range of employee benefits which support your wellbeing that includes a confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff Flu vaccinations.

As a Church school trust, our schools are shaped by a clear Christian vision that underpins policy, practice and relationships, enabling all members of the school community to flourish. This vision informs our commitment to inclusive education, high expectations and the wellbeing of all. All staff, regardless of role or personal faith, are expected to support and contribute to the distinctive Christian character of our schools, uphold each school’s vision and values in their daily work, and promote an environment in which every child is known, valued and enabled to thrive academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.

The Wings CE Trust is an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We hope that after considering the post details and School information available on the website that you choose to apply for the post as you believe you can contribute positively to the department, the ethos of the school and to ensure that our students make the progress we expect.

All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 01942 748618 E-mail: recruitment@thewings.org.uk Website: www.saintmarks.wigan.sch.uk

Interview date: To Be Confirmed

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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