Nursery Manager (Maternity Cover)

A Kinder, More Human Approach to Education Job Title: Nursery Manager (Maternity Cover) Contract: Full Time, Fixed Term Salary: Up to £26,600 per Annum (Includes Management Allowance) Quinton House is a co-educational independent school for ages 2-18. At Quinton we believe in preparing every child for the world that awaits them. For over 80 years we've poured our efforts and expertise into shaping curious, inspired, flexible and resilient young people. Our ethos is to focus on understanding our students, their interests and their needs to make sure that they have the support and encouragement required to help them shine. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual to inspire our children. The Nursery Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and day-to-day running of the school's nursery provision. The role ensures a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where children aged 2-4 years can learn and develop in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, while supporting the school's ethos and values. Lead and manage the nursery team, fostering a positive and professional working environment Oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery, including staffing, rotas, and ratios Ensure full compliance with EYFS, safeguarding requirements, and relevant regulatory standards Deliver a high-quality, play-based curriculum aligned with EYFS principles Monitor children's development, including planning, assessment, and progress tracking Promote inclusive practice and support children with additional needs Maintain high standards of health, safety, hygiene, and safeguarding at all times Manage nursery resources, equipment, and budget effectively Build strong relationships with parents and provide regular updates on children's progress Lead parent meetings, reports, and nursery events Contribute to inspections, school initiatives, and the wider life of the school Level 3 Early Years qualification (minimum) Safeguarding training (DSL training desirable) Strong leadership and team management skills Excellent organisational and time management abilities Strong understanding of safeguarding and child welfare practices Ability to inspire, motivate, and support both staff and children Significant experience working within an early years setting Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and Ofsted expectations Experience in a school-based or independent nursery setting (desirable) Small class sizes allowing meaningful connections and impactful teaching Strong academic outcomes and ambitious further-education pathways Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales .