Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Nursery Manager
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Job Description
For questions about this job, contact:
Lydia Smith
Senior Nursery Manager
0113 3070684
Shortlisting Date: 19.08.26
Interview Date: 26.08.26
Job Summary
This role provides the following services to the Trust:
- You’ll be responsible for managing the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS, Ofsted requirements, and the nursery’s policies and procedures.
- You’ll lead, mentor, and support the nursery team, promoting a positive, collaborative, and professional culture while ensuring staff development and performance are maintained to a high standard.
- You’ll collaborate with a range of individuals, building strong, trusting relationships with families and external agencies, supporting each child’s development and wellbeing, and ensuring the nursery is always prepared for Ofsted inspections.
Why You Should Join Our Team
Are you passionate about early years education and eager to make a real difference in the lives of young children? At the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Nurseries, you’ll be part of a warm, dedicated team providing high-quality childcare for the families of Leeds NHS staff.
We’re now looking for a Nursery Manager to lead our passionate team, someone who’s ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.
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Inspiring Early Years Environment
- Be part of a free-flow play setting that supports curiosity, independence, and creativity
- Two unique nursery sites caring for 168 children aged 0–5
- Open year-round, Monday to Friday, 7am–6pm (excluding Bank Holidays)
Grow Your Career With Us
At Leeds, you’ll have access to ongoing training, development, and progression opportunities
Fantastic LTHT Employee Benefits
- 27 days' annual leave (pro rata), rising to 33 with service, plus Bank Holidays
- Blue Light Card and staff discounts across retail, travel, gyms, holidays, and more
- Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
- Wellbeing support from trained champions and mental health first aiders
- Discounted childcare
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Car lease, cycle to work, and childcare schemes
- Competitive pay and favourable terms & conditions
If you’re enthusiastic, caring, and ready to take the next step in your early years career, we’d love to hear from you. Come and join the LTHT family—where your passion is valued and your development is supported.
What You Will Bring To The Role
- Must be at least a level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification with a recognised level 6 early years degree and post-qualifying managerial experience.
- Excellent understanding of EYFS.
- Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
- Senior leadership experience within a nursery setting
- Have experience in managing day care settings with knowledge of all Ofsted Welfare Requirements for children and inspection procedures
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About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust Values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are...
- Responsible
- Open and Honest
- One Team
- Kind
Our Trust Priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe, and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our Priorities
- People
- Improvement and Innovation
- Partnerships
- Outcomes
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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