Nursery Manager

Location: Westfield School Gosforth – part of The RGS Newcastle Group of Schools

Required as soon as possible

Westfield School is launching an ambitious new nursery and is seeking an outstanding Nursery Manager to lead its establishment, growth and long-term development. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to shape the vision, culture and day to day operation of a high-quality new provision within an independent school, set in exceptional surroundings.

We are excited to be developing a brand-new, year-round nursery, for up to 60 children aged 6 months to school age, opening on our vibrant and welcoming Westfield School site in the heart of leafy Gosforth. The new, extended nursery will offer outstanding early years care and education to an extended age range, for 51 weeks a year.

We are seeking an exceptional and highly experienced Nursery Manager to lead this exciting development from inception and to shape the long-term vision and success of the nursery. This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic, forward-thinking and commercially astute early years professional to establish and grow a high‑quality provision within a supportive and aspirational independent school environment.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Westfield School, the Nursery Manager will be responsible for the leadership and development of the nursery, including to:

• Lead the growth, financial sustainability and reputation of the nursery;
• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing nursery staff team;
• Ensure exceptional standards of care, education, and safeguarding;
• Manage the nursery resources and ensure long-term financial sustainability;
• Drive recruitment, admissions, and retention of children;
• Shape policies and systems, maintain compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements;
• Create an enriching, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment.

As the nursery enters an exciting phase of expansion, the successful candidate will have a key role in developing its ethos, structures, systems, and reputation as the provision grows.

We encourage interested applicants to read through the job information pack below for further details and to send any queries to Mr Neil Walker (Headmaster) westfield@westfield.newcastle.sch.uk

Hours: Flexibility is essential to meet the operational needs of a nursery open for extended hours. Hours will be discussed at interview.

Salary: Competitive. The actual salary will be chosen to reflect the experience and skills offered by the successful candidate.

Closing Date: Monday 1st June 2026.

How to Apply: Send a covering letter and completed RGS Application Form to jobs@rgs.newcastle.sch.uk

Please note we are unable to accept CV applications.