Nursery Manager
Milton Park Primary School, Portsmouth, PO4 8ET25 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
6 April 2026 at 12:59am
Date listed
12 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £16.50 Hourly
Nursery Manager job summary
Job Role: Nursery Manager
Location: Milton Park Primary School, Eastney Road, Southsea, PO4 8ET
Salary: £16.50 per hour
Hours: 35.18 hours per week (35 hours and 50 minutes)
Working times: 8.00am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday
Working weeks: Term-time only (39 weeks per year)
Commencement date: September 2026
Welcome to Little Sunlights Nursery
Little Sunlights Nursery is a much-loved nursery, set within Milton Park Primary School. We provide care and education for children aged from two to four years, term time only. Our setting includes daily access to our extensive outdoor space and unique links with the school.
As part of the Gateway Trust, you’ll be connected to a wider network of nursery and school leaders who regularly share ideas, resources and best practice. You’ll also be supported by a central team, including finance, HR and premises professionals, who will work with you to help shape and deliver your vision for the setting. Whether you’re an experienced Manager or an ambitious Deputy ready for your next step, we’ll make sure you have what you need to succeed.
Though the nursery is opening in September 2026, you will need to be available for some dates in August to assist with getting the setting ready to open.
About the role
As Nursery Manager, you will oversee the daily running of the setting - leading your team, delivering a high-quality curriculum and ensuring all children are safe, happy and thriving.
You will:
Lead, coach and appraise a passionate team
Deliver an engaging, inclusive EYFS curriculum that reflects our values and community - indoors and out
Champion safeguarding, SEND and wellbeing across the nursery
Maintain high standards of health, safety and compliance, working with the Trust team where needed
Manage budgets and funding with support from Gateway Trust
Build warm, professional relationships with families and carers
Lead confidently through inspection and continuous improvement processes
What we are looking for in candidates:
An experienced childcare professional (Level 3 or above)
Skilled in leading others or ready to step up into their first senior leadership role
Able to create a nurturing, fun, safe and caring nursery environment that meets the needs of every child, including those with additional needs
Confident in understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage’s welfare, learning and development requirements
Calm, organised and a strong communicator - both written and verbal
Committed to inclusive, high-quality practice and continuous improvement
What you will get in return
A Competitive Salary
Entry into our NEST pension scheme
Free Enhanced DBS
Onsite parking
Uniform
Opportunities for further education and professional development
Be part of Gateway Central Services in The Gateway Trust, an organisation dedicated to supporting the local community
More Information and How to Apply
To apply, please submit an application online via MyNewTerm. For more information on Little Sunlights, please visit: www.littlesunlights.co.uk
We warmly welcome visits to the nursery. To arrange one, or if you’d like more information about the role, please email: jobs@gatewaytrust.org
We may interview strong candidates before the closing date, so we encourage early applications.
The Gateway Trust is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Milton Park Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 403 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Milton Park Primary School website
Milton Park Primary School. Eastney Road. Portsmouth PO4 8ET
Primary School, two phase entry Reception to Year Six.
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