Nursery Manager

20 Days Old

Nursery Manager – Glasgow
Up to £38,000 | Full-Time | Established Setting

We are supporting a well-regarded early learning and childcare provider in recruiting an experienced Nursery Manager for their established setting based just outside Glasgow. This is a brilliant opportunity for a confident, inspiring leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality care, learning and play in line with Care Inspectorate standards.

The Role

As Nursery Manager, you will take the lead in:

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Managing, inspiring and developing a dedicated staff team

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Ensuring full compliance with Care Inspectorate requirements, National Care Standards, and Scottish early years frameworks

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Embedding high-quality practice in line with Curriculum for Excellence (Early Level) and Realising the Ambition

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Delivering exceptional standards of care, learning, safeguarding and wellbeing in line with GIRFEC

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Overseeing occupancy, budgets, staffing and overall operational performance

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Building strong, trusted relationships with parents, carers, local partners and external agencies

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Driving continuous improvement and maintaining a warm, child-centred environment where children thrive

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

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Has proven experience as a Nursery Manager, or a strong Deputy ready to step into leadership

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Holds a relevant SCQF Level 7/9 qualification (HNC/SVQ 3 minimum; SVQ 4/BA Childhood Practice desirable) in line with SSSC registration requirements

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Understands legislation around safeguarding, child protection and early years practice

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Is confident, organised and leads with positivity and professionalism

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Has excellent communication and people-management skills

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Is committed to continuous improvement and high-quality outcomes for children

Salary & Benefits

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Up to £38,000 depending on experience

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Free on-site parking

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Earn an extra £200 per month through referrals

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Birthday holiday + wellbeing day (2 additional paid days off)

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Christmas week closure & Christmas shopping vouchers

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Company-supplied and branded outdoor jackets

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Up to 85% childcare discount (T&Cs apply)

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Cash health plans – cashback on dental and health services

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High street and gym membership discounts

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Free face-to-face counselling sessions

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Long service awards

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Monthly colleague spotlight rewards (cash incentive)

If you’re a passionate early years professional with a strong understanding of frameworks and a love for nurturing high-quality practice, we’d love to hear from you.

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Location:
Carntyne
Salary:
£36,000 - £38,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Other

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