Nursery Manager

Ponteland Community Primary School is seeking an outstanding Nursery Manager to lead and further develop our thriving and rapidly expanding nursery provision.

Our nursery has expanded considerably in recent years and continues to grow in both size and reputation. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding and education, whilst helping to further strengthen the provision.

The Nursery Manager will work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to ensure the provision reflects the school's vision, values and commitment providing opportunities in abundance for every child.

About the Role

The Nursery Manager will be responsible for:

• Leading the strategic development and ongoing growth of the nursery provision;
• Ensuring exceptional standards of care, safeguarding and early years education;
• Leading, motivating and developing a highly effective nursery team;
• Managing staffing, budgets and operational organisation effectively;
• Developing strong partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community;
• Supporting smooth transitions for children;
• Ensuring compliance with EYFS statutory requirements and Ofsted expectations;
• Continuing to develop a nurturing, stimulating and ambitious learning environment for all children.

About You

We are looking for a professional who is:

• An experienced and highly effective early years leader;
• Passionate about providing an abundance of exceptional opportunities for young children;
• Committed to achieving the highest standards of safeguarding and care;
• Skilled in leading and developing teams;
• Warm, approachable and committed to building strong relationships with families;
• Excited by the opportunity to contribute to the strategic leadership of the school;
• Enthusiastic about playing a key role in the continued development of our expanding provision.

Why Join Ponteland Community Primary School? At Ponteland Community Primary School, we are proud of our warm, inclusive and ambitious school community. Our strong community links, dedicated staff team and commitment to providing the very best opportunities for children are at the heart of everything we do.

This role offers:

• The opportunity to lead a thriving and expanding nursery provision;
• A key strategic role as part of the Senior Leadership Team;
• The chance to shape early years provision for children aged 9 months to the end of Reception;
• A supportive and forward-thinking school environment;
• Excellent professional development opportunities;
• Strong partnerships with families and the wider community.

HOW TO APPLY For all enquiries, or to arrange a visit to Ponteland Community Primary School, please contact the school office. Visits are encouraged and provide an excellent opportunity to experience our ethos, expanding early years environment and strong community spirit first-hand.

Applications should be submitted using the school's application form and returned directly to the school by

email or in person.

Closing Date

12:00pm on Friday 5th June 2026