2324 Early education and childcare services managers

In short

• ONS unit group 2324, in minor group 232 (Other educational professionals) and major group 2 (Professional occupations).
• Appendix Skilled Occupations (figures as at 3 August 2026, re-checked 26 October 2026): Transitional tables only: Table 1a, Table 2aa, Table 2b.
• Going rate as the tables print it:
  • Table 1a, Going rate (SW – options A and D): £33,400 (£17.13 per hour)
  • Table 2aa, Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU): £25,000 (£12.82 per hour)
  • Table 2b, Going rate (GBM – minimum rate): £31,300 (£16.05 per hour)

What the ONS says

Description

Early education and childcare services managers plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the administration, support systems and activities that facilitate the effective running of nurseries and early education centres.

Typical entry routes

Entrants will usually have a degree or level 3 qualification in childcare and significant relevant experience. Early years teacher status may be required. An additional management qualification may also be required by some employers. Entry is possible with a variety of academic qualifications, professional qualifications and/or relevant experience. A DBS check is mandatory.

Tasks

• directs and co-ordinates the day-to-day activities of nurseries and early years education centres
• helps create a friendly, secure atmosphere to encourage the development of social and language skills and other learning
• determines staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term requirements and ensures facility meets health, safety, Ofsted and other standards
• writes reports on children’s development and maintains awareness of health and safety issues
• communicates with parents and colleagues on children’s development and well-being

Related job titles

• After school club manager
• Childcare manager (day nursery)
• Nursery manager (day nursery)
• Pre-school manager

What the Appendix Skilled Occupations says

The Appendix lists this code in the tables below, with the tables’ own caption and the row as printed. Read the full table, and any condition in it, on GOV.UK.

Table 1a: Additional eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates for Skilled Worker applicants granted permission under the rules in place before 22 July 2025

SOC 2020 occupation code

2324 Early education and childcare services managers

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Early education and childcare services managers

Going rate (SW – options A and D)

£33,400 (£17.13 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option B)

£33,400 (£17.13 per hour)

80% of going rate (SW – option C)

£33,400 (£17.13 per hour)

70% of going rate (SW – option E)

£33,400 (£17.13 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

Yes

Table 2aa: Additional eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates for Skilled Worker applicants granted permission under the rules in place before 22 July 2025

SOC 2020 occupation code

2324 Early education and childcare services managers

Equivalent SOC 2010 occupation code(s)

1225, 1242, 1259, 2319, 6121

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Early education and childcare services managers

Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU)

£25,000 (£12.82 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option G)

£25,000 (£12.82 per hour)

80% of going rate (SW – option H)

£25,000 (£12.82 per hour)

70% of going rate (SW – option J, GTR)

£25,000 (£12.82 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

Yes

Table 2b: Additional eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates for Global Business Mobility applicants granted permission under the rules in place before 4 April 2024

SOC 2020 occupation code

2324 Early education and childcare services managers

Equivalent SOC 2010 occupation code(s)

2319

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Early education and childcare services managers

Going rate (GBM – minimum rate)

£31,300 (£16.05 per hour)

70% of going rate (GTR – minimum rate)

£25,000 (£12.82 per hour)

Other unit groups in minor group 232

• 2321 Head teachers and principals
• 2322 Education managers
• 2323 Education advisers and school inspectors
• 2329 Other educational professionals n.e.c

Sources

Occupation text: Office for National Statistics, SOC 2020 Volume 1: structure and descriptions of unit groups (file dated 27 August 2026, version V13). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Open Government Licence v3.0. Tables: Home Office, Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations on GOV.UK, page updated 3 August 2026; re-checked against the page updated 8 October 2026 on 26 October 2026, tables unchanged.

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