Term-Time Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager – Term-Time Only

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 ollie@zero2five.co.uk