Nursery Manager

This post is based at

St. George’s Central CE Nursery

Lancaster Avenue

Tyldesley

M29 8LN

Salary: Grade 7, £28,552 - £31,851 per annum.

36 hours per week, term time plus 3 weeks working 41 weeks per year

Temporary until July 2027

Required for September 2026

The Governors of St. George’s Central CE Primary School and Nursery wish to appoint a Nursery Manager at our Lancaster Avenue Nursery to cover a period of Maternity leave.

This role could be offered as a secondment opportunity or as a temporary appointment and provides an excellent opportunity to develop leadership and management skills in a Nursery Manager role.

Applications from candidates with Early Years Teacher Status or Qualified Teacher Status are welcomed.

In addition to our successful Darlington Street school based nursery, our school acquired a second nursery in 2016, approximately one mile from our school site on Lancaster Avenue.

The Governing Body of St. George’s Central CE Primary School and Nursery wish to appoint a permanent, highly motivated, enthusiastic Manager for our Lancaster Avenue Nursery site.

This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to play a significant role at our nursery at Lancaster Avenue with both 2 year old and pre-school provision.

The Governing Body welcomes applications from candidates who have:

*A passion for learning and the ability to encourage, enthuse, motivate & inspire children and staff;

*High expectations and a clear vision of excellence in Early Years education in line with the EYFS Statutory Framework;

*An understanding of how to develop strong foundations to provide children with the best start in life;

*A commitment to continually improve and develop the nursery;

*The ability to develop supportive relationships between home, nursery and outside agencies and be an effective communicator with all members of the wider community;

*A commitment to the aims, purpose & Christian ethos of our Church of England school.

We will offer:

*Opportunities to develop professionally;

*A positive Christian ethos with strong community links;

*A well-resourced working environment;

*A Senior Leadership Team committed to raising standards within a supportive environment.

Potential applicants are encouraged and warmly invited to visit our Lancaster Avenue Nursery. To book an appointment, please contact our school office.

For further details and an application pack please contact our school office via phone 01942 883773 or email: enquiries@admin.saintgeorgescentral.wigan.sch.uk

All forms should be returned to the school office via post or email marked for the attention of the Headteacher, Private and Confidential.

Closing Date: Friday 3rd July 2026

Observations and interviews will be taking place on Wednesday 8th July 2026.

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

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