Nursery Manager

Pass; Abu Dhabi, Al Ain; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional environment

Career growth

Training opportunities

Impact on early education

Collaborative team

Job summary

Stanford Nursery in Al Ain seeks an experienced Nursery Manager to lead daily operations, oversee staff, and ensure UAE regulations and EYFS standards are met.

You will build strong relationships with parents, drive admissions and attendance, coordinate curriculum delivery, monitor performance, and report to senior management while promoting safeguarding and a collaborative, child-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years Nursery Management experience in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS curriculum.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily nursery operations and supervise staff.
• Oversee admissions enrollment and attendance; manage administrative processes.
• Ensure compliance with UAE nursery regulations and EYFS standards.
• Maintain high safeguarding, health, hygiene and child safety standards.
• Build strong relationships with parents and communicate effectively with management.
• Coordinate curriculum implementation and educational activities; monitor performance.
• Prepare operational reports and provide updates to senior management.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, child-focused culture.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Organizational skills

EYFS knowledge

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Lead the daily operations of the nursery Supervise mentor and evaluate teachers and support staff Ensure compliance with UAE nursery regulations and EYFS standards Maintain high standards of safeguarding health hygiene and child safety Build and maintain strong relationships with parents Oversee admissions enrollment attendance and administrative processes Monitor staff performance and support professional development Coordinate curriculum implementation and educational activities Prepare operational reports and communicate with senior management Foster a positive collaborative and child-focused culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor s Degree in Education
• Early Childhood Education or a related field
• Minimum 4 years of Nursery Management experience in the UAE
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS curriculum
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Fluency in English is required
• Arabic language is an advantage
• Candidates currently residing in the UAE are preferred
• Immediate joiners are highly preferred

Why Join Stanford Nursery

• Professional and supportive working environment
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Continuous learning and training
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on children s early education
• Work with a passionate and collaborative team

Are you currently residing in the UAE Education Bachelor s Preferred Experience Nursery Management in the UAE 4 years Required EYFS curriculum 2 years Preferred Language Arabic Preferred English Required

Stanford Nursery is a leading early childhood education center in Al Ain, dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. We are committed to delivering high-quality education based on the EYFS framework while fostering creativity, confidence, and lifelong learning.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Nursery Manager to lead the daily operations of our nursery. The successful candidate will oversee staff, ensure compliance with UAE regulations and EYFS standards, maintain excellent relationships with parents, and drive operational excellence across all nursery functions.