Nursery Manager Apprentice (St Phillips)

Main Areas of Responsibility

Strategic Leadership & Improvement

• Articulate and deliver a compelling vision for exceptional Early Years education and care


• Lead strategic planning, setting clear priorities that raise quality, outcomes and professional standards across the nursery


• Use data, reflective practice and self evaluation to create targeted, high impact action plans that drive sustained improvement


• Cultivate a culture of curiosity, professional inquiry, research-informed practice and ambition for every child

Educational Excellence & Pedagogical Leadership

• Provide expert pedagogical leadership rooted in EYFS principles, current research and excellent practice


• Champion a curriculum that is intentional, inclusive, inspiring and responsive to children’s interests and needs


• Embed high expectations for teaching, learning and assessment, ensuring children make strong progress and their individual learning journeys are visible and celebrated


• Drive excellence in SEND, inclusion and equity, ensuring every child’s voice is heard and valued

Safeguarding & Compliance

• Serve as the Nominated Manager and DSL, ensuring safeguarding is a deeply embedded culture, not just a process


• Model exemplary vigilance, professional curiosity and safeguarding leadership


• Ensure robust health & safety, risk management and safer recruitment systems are consistently applied.

Financial & Operational Leadership

• Lead the nursery with a CEO mindset, ensuring operational excellence, efficient systems and financial sustainability


• Monitor occupancy, staffing, budgets and expenditure with precision and foresight


• Ensure the nursery environment remains inspiring, well-maintained and conducive to high-quality learning

People Leadership & Culture

• Lead with authenticity, emotional intelligence and values-driven behaviour, championing the ARCH values


• Build a high-performing, motivated and resilient team rooted in trust, professional respect and shared purpose


• Model visionary leadership by coaching, mentoring and empowering staff to reach their potential


• Foster a culture of wellbeing, inclusion and psychological safety where colleagues feel supported and valued

Parents, Partnerships & Community Influence

• Act as an ambassador for St Philips, building strong, professional relationships with parents and the wider community


• Lead parent partnerships with empathy, integrity and transparency


• Strengthen partnerships with external agencies, local authorities and professional networks to enhance outcomes for children