Nursery Manager
Unity Community Primary, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M7 4YE8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
1 May 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
23 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37.5 hours per week, full time Monday - Friday, term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- NJC 22
What skills and experience we're looking for
About us
Unity Community Primary is a two-form entry primary school serving a richly diverse community in Cheetham, North Manchester. Unity is part of the multi-academy trust Big Life Schools which shares the vision and values of the Big Life group.
Unity is a UNICEF RRSA Gold school and pride ourselves on our inclusive, nurturing ethos with a strong focus on the wellbeing of staff and children.
What you’ll be doing
As the Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the nursery, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children.
This is a unique opportunity to shape early years provision within a school community, working closely with – and supported by – our experienced Head of Early Years.
This role requires strong leadership skills and a commitment to early childhood education, as well as the ability to effectively manage staff and communicate with parents.
What we need from you
- To take overall responsibility for the daily operation of the nursery, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, safeguarding, and policies
- To lead, motivate and inspire a dedicated Nursery team
- To ensure all children are safe and receive rich, engaging play and learning experiences linked to our Early Years Curriculum
- To maintain high standards of safeguarding, child protection, and welfare
- To oversee health and safety procedures including risk assessments, allergy management, and medication processes
- To prepare for and lead the team through regulatory inspections, implementing any recommendations
- To induct, mentor and supervise staff, identifying training needs and fostering strong teamwork
- To work collaboratively with the Head of Early Years to continually develop and enhance provision
- To build positive, professional relationships with parents and carers
- To support occupancy, community engagement and nursery sustainability through effective budget management
- To be positive, resilient, flexible, and work well in our happy team.
- To share Unity’s vision and the values of the Big Life Group.
What the school offers its staff
What we will offer you in return
- Term-time only working
- Leadership support from an experienced Head of Early Years
- Opportunity to shape Nursery provision within a two-form entry primary school
- Wellbeing benefits through The Big Life Group, including your birthday day off
- A values-driven organisation committed to inclusion, opportunity and staff wellbeing
- Culturally and socially diverse families
- A pleasant working environment with a new modern building and large grounds less than a mile from the city centre
- A happy, welcoming staff team.
- The support of the Big Life Group.
What next?
For more information about our school, please visit www.unitycommunityprimary.com.
The role is subject to an Enhanced DBS with a check of adults barred list.
Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace and would especially like to hear from applicants from Black, Asian and other racially marginalised communities.
The closing date for applications Friday 1st May at 5pm. Applications received after this time will not be considered and CVs will not be accepted.
Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 5th May 2026 and interviews will take place on Friday 8th May 2026.
If you need more support or for information in a different format, please contact HR at hr@thebiglifegroup.com
Your health and happiness is important to us, so we offer a comprehensive staff wellbeing package.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will be subject to enhanced DBS checks.
The Big Life group positively promotes diversity in the workforce.
The Big Life group is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
Big Life strives to be diverse and inclusive - a place where we can all be ourselves. We strongly encourage applicants from all parts of society. You can read on our careers site about the actions we are taking ourselves to fight inequality and inspire change.
We actively value the lived experiences and expertise of our staff, volunteers and the people who use our service and see the extra value that they bring to our organisation.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Unity Community Primary is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. CVs will not be accepted and all posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Unity Community Primary
- School type
- Free School, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 364 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Unity Community Primary website
- Email address
- gina.leach@unitycommunityprimary.com
- Phone number
- 0161 871 2614
Unity is a two-form entry primary school that also offers day care provision for 2 -4 year olds. School is located in Cheetham, Manchester which is widely diverse and Unity reflects this with 96% of children from minority communities (86% EAL) and over 30 languages spoken in school.
Unity is part of the MAT, Big Life Schools, and shares the values of the Big Life Group with all staff committed to making a difference in children and families' lives.
Arranging a visit to Unity Community Primary
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gina.leach@unitycommunityprimary.com.
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