Nursery Manager
- Organisation: St Peter's School York
- Location: Yorkshire
- Tenure: Full-time
- Closing Date: Wednesday 25 February 2026
The Nursery Manager will manage the day-to-day activities of the setting, ensuring that the nursery is a safe, stimulating environment for children, staff, and visitors.
Reports to: Head of St Peter’s Nurseries
Hours: 40 hours per week, (52 weeks), worked across 4 weekdays
Salary: Competitive
Works with: Head of Junior School, COO, DOAMC
Location: On-site at St Peter’s School
Line manages: Nursery staff
St Peter’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by always complying with the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and Procedures. The successful applicant will be required to undergo statutory pre-employment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Purpose of the RoleTo deliver and ensure a high standard of learning, development, and care for children aged six months to three years. The Nursery Manager will manage the day-to-day activities of the setting, ensuring that the nursery is a safe, stimulating environment for children, staff, and visitors. The role includes developing strong partnerships with parents and carers to support children’s progress, managing staff effectively, and fulfilling all statutory and legal obligations.
Key ResponsibilitiesEducational Leadership & CurriculumDevelop and implement long-term, medium-term, and sessional curriculum plans aligned with EYFS.
Ensure the nursery provides a play-based curriculum that enables individual progress and prepares children for Reception.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning, ensuring high-quality experiences for all children.
Organise and participate in the key person system, ensuring strong relationships and personalised learning.
Operational Management & ComplianceTake overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the nursery and delivery of a high-quality service.
Ensure the nursery meets Ofsted and ISI requirements at all times and maintain readiness for inspection.
Maintain accurate records, including attendance, accidents/incidents, safeguarding, and progress reports.
Maintain and update relevant policies
Ensure health and safety standards, hygiene practices, and emergency procedures are implemented consistently.
Staff Leadership & DevelopmentManage, supervise, and support nursery staff, ensuring effective deployment and performance.
Conduct staff appraisals, supervisions, and identify training needs.
Implement performance management systems, including induction, probation, and objective setting.
Assign designated officer roles and ensure staff understand and follow all policies and procedures.
Parent Partnerships & Community EngagementLiaise closely with parents/carers, sharing information about the nursery and children’s progress.
Encourage parental involvement in their child’s learning and development.
Work with external professionals and local networks to benefit children and families.
Quality Assurance & Continuous ImprovementContribute to and implement all early years policies and procedures.
Work with senior leadership to update and review the self-evaluation and improvement plan.
Act on recommendations from inspections and audits promptly.
This job description may be amended at any time following discussion with the post holder.
General
Health & Safety - You have a legal duty to take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others and you are expected to be familiar with, and adhere to, St Peter’s School’s Health and Safety policy
School values – You have a duty to ensure your work, communication and approach conforms to the school’s core values and mission. You will need to be aware and comply with school rules, policies and procedures at all times including, but not limited to, those relating to safeguarding, conduct, equality and data protection
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The Nursery Manager will manage the day-to-day activities of the setting, ensuring that the nursery is a safe, stimulating environment for children, staff, and visitors.
Description
Nursery Manager – St Peter’s NurseryReports to: Head of St Peter’s Nurseries
Hours: 40 hours per week, (52 weeks), worked across 4 weekdays
Salary: Competitive
Works with: Head of Junior School, COO, DOAMC
Location: On-site at St Peter’s School
Line manages: Nursery staff
St Peter’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by always complying with the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and Procedures. The successful applicant will be required to undergo statutory pre-employment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Purpose of the RoleTo deliver and ensure a high standard of learning, development, and care for children aged six months to three years. The Nursery Manager will manage the day-to-day activities of the setting, ensuring that the nursery is a safe, stimulating environment for children, staff, and visitors. The role includes developing strong partnerships with parents and carers to support children’s progress, managing staff effectively, and fulfilling all statutory and legal obligations.
Key ResponsibilitiesEducational Leadership & CurriculumDevelop and implement long-term, medium-term, and sessional curriculum plans aligned with EYFS.
Ensure the nursery provides a play-based curriculum that enables individual progress and prepares children for Reception.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning, ensuring high-quality experiences for all children.
Organise and participate in the key person system, ensuring strong relationships and personalised learning.
Operational Management & ComplianceTake overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the nursery and delivery of a high-quality service.
Ensure the nursery meets Ofsted and ISI requirements at all times and maintain readiness for inspection.
Maintain accurate records, including attendance, accidents/incidents, safeguarding, and progress reports.
Maintain and update relevant policies
Ensure health and safety standards, hygiene practices, and emergency procedures are implemented consistently.
Staff Leadership & DevelopmentManage, supervise, and support nursery staff, ensuring effective deployment and performance.
Conduct staff appraisals, supervisions, and identify training needs.
Implement performance management systems, including induction, probation, and objective setting.
Assign designated officer roles and ensure staff understand and follow all policies and procedures.
Parent Partnerships & Community EngagementLiaise closely with parents/carers, sharing information about the nursery and children’s progress.
Encourage parental involvement in their child’s learning and development.
Work with external professionals and local networks to benefit children and families.
Quality Assurance & Continuous ImprovementContribute to and implement all early years policies and procedures.
Work with senior leadership to update and review the self-evaluation and improvement plan.
Act on recommendations from inspections and audits promptly.
This job description may be amended at any time following discussion with the post holder.
General
Health & Safety - You have a legal duty to take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others and you are expected to be familiar with, and adhere to, St Peter’s School’s Health and Safety policy
School values – You have a duty to ensure your work, communication and approach conforms to the school’s core values and mission. You will need to be aware and comply with school rules, policies and procedures at all times including, but not limited to, those relating to safeguarding, conduct, equality and data protection
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