Nursery Manager Position

Riverwood Nursery; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead early years education initiatives. The role involves overseeing staff, implementing best practices, and ensuring child safety and development. Ideal candidates will have a BSc in education or early years management, experience in childcare management, and excellent communication skills. A positive approach to learning and flexible work is essential. Join a supportive environment that values the development of young children's education.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in managing childcare settings.
• Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.
• Experience in line managing staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support staff to implement best practices.
• Monitor and evaluate practice within playrooms.
• Ensure good standards of hygiene and cleanliness.

Skills

Good organizational, record keeping and planning skills

Excellent Communication skills

Reliability and trustworthiness

A positive approach to inclusive practice

Flexibility

Education

BSc. in early years education, education management or equivalent

Completion of a recognized Level 3 Childcare qualification

Health & Safety certificate

First Aid certificate

Job description

Nursery Manager Position

Riverwood Nursery | Abu Dhabi, Emirate of Abu Dhabi, AE

19-Dec-2025

Responsibilities

• Lead and support staff to implement the best practices in early years education
• Monitor and evaluate practice within playrooms to support improvements;
• Work with parents/carers of all children to achieve full integration in the Setting;
• Foresee the needs of all children and give physical, emotional, intellectual guidance as appropriate;
• Support all staff and lead a good staff team with high morale;
• Liaise with and support parents/carers and other family members;
• Liaise with the Local Authority and other professionals for the best outcomes for all children;
• Lead and evaluate monthly staff meetings outside working hours;
• Ensure policies and procedures are adhered to and train staff, where appropriate;
• Participate in the training programmes for qualified staff.
• Direct and implement a SHARED vision for improvement and actions to achieve Excellence;
• Ensure good standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times and be responsible for the Health and safety standards appropriate for the needs of young children;
• Log and monitor trends in accidents and incidents, formulating plans to troubleshoot where necessary;
• Ensure confidentiality of information received;
• Develop and maintain good relationships and COMMUNICATIONS with parents/carers/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring needs, including maintaining up to date personal plans
• Actively promote and support the protection of children and staff in the workplace.

Education & Experience

• Previous experience in managing childcare setting
• Previous experience of caring for, or working with children aged 0-5
• An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework
• Knowledge of the National Care Standards and Child at the Centre 2
• A commitment to the provision of high quality childcare
• A positive approach to learning and gaining new skills through teamwork and training. OPPORTUNITIES
• Good written and verbal skills for REPORT writing, maintaining child records and providing feedback to parents/carers and colleagues
• Experience in LINE MANAGING staff, including involvement in induction, supervision, and appraisals
• BSc. in early years education, education management or equivalent
• Desirable: Completion of a recognized Level 3 Childcare qualification, e.g. Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce, NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development – or be working towards completion
• A positive approach to gaining further qualifications
• Understanding of the importance of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene in the workplace
• Health & Safety certificate
• First Aid certificate
• Completion of other relevant courses
• Two industry related references are essential before beginning in post.

Required Skills

• Good organizational, record keeping and planning skills
• Punctuality
• Excellent COMMUNICATION skills, with children, colleagues, advisors and parents/carers.
• Patience
• Reliability and trustworthiness
• A positive approach to inclusive practice, with children and colleagues
• Enthusiasm for working with young children
• Flexibility – occasionally working hours might be changed, e.g. if the setting hosts a Parent's Evening
• Able to work in small teams

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