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Nursery Manager

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Posted on Jun 30, 2026 by CV-Library
Glasgow, City of Glasgow, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£40k - £43k Annual
Full-Time
Nursery Manager – Glasgow
Up to £40,000 - £43,000 | 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:

* Managing, inspiring and developing a dedicated staff team

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

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

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

* Overseeing occupancy, budgets, staffing and overall operational performance

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

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

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

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

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

* Understands legislation around safeguarding, child protection and early years practice

* Is confident, organised and leads with positivity and professionalism

* Has excellent communication and people-management skills

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

Salary & Benefits

* Up to £43,000 depending on experience

* Free on-site parking

* Earn an extra £200 per month through referrals

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

* Christmas week closure & Christmas shopping vouchers

* Company-supplied and branded outdoor jackets

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

* Cash health plans – cashback on dental and health services

* High street and gym membership discounts

* Free face-to-face counselling sessions

* Long service awards

* 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.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation

Reference: 225310580

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CV-Library

Nursery Manager

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 30, 2026 by CV-Library

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Glasgow, City of Glasgow, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£40k - £43k Annual
Full-Time
Nursery Manager – Glasgow
Up to £40,000 - £43,000 | 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:

* Managing, inspiring and developing a dedicated staff team

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

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

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

* Overseeing occupancy, budgets, staffing and overall operational performance

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

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

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

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

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

* Understands legislation around safeguarding, child protection and early years practice

* Is confident, organised and leads with positivity and professionalism

* Has excellent communication and people-management skills

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

Salary & Benefits

* Up to £43,000 depending on experience

* Free on-site parking

* Earn an extra £200 per month through referrals

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

* Christmas week closure & Christmas shopping vouchers

* Company-supplied and branded outdoor jackets

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

* Cash health plans – cashback on dental and health services

* High street and gym membership discounts

* Free face-to-face counselling sessions

* Long service awards

* 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.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation
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Reference: 225310580

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