Nursery Manager - Russian Speaker

Excelsior Group ME; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable nursery organization in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Nursery Manager to oversee the daily operations and ensure a high-quality environment for children. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Early Childhood Education and at least 2-3 years of senior experience, alongside strong leadership and communication skills. Bilingual Russian speakers are preferred. This role offers an opportunity to lead and develop a dedicated team in a nurturing setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a senior nursery role.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• First Aid and Child Protection certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the nursery while ensuring high standards.
• Lead, support, and motivate staff to maintain care standards.
• Ensure children receive stimulating learning experiences.

Skills

Leadership and Management

Child Development Knowledge

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Education

Degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent

Job description

The Role Job Purpose : To manage the daily operations of the nursery, ensuring a safe, caring, stimulating environment for children, meeting all regulatory requirements, and leading a team to deliver high standards of early years care and education.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Management: Oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery; Lead, support, and motivate staff to maintain high standards of care and education; Conduct staff supervision, appraisals, training, and development; Manage staff rotas to ensure appropriate ratios are maintained.
• Childcare & Curriculum: Ensure all children receive rich and stimulating learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework or local curriculum requirements; Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and learning; Ensure individual children’s needs are met and recorded through observations and planning; Build effective relationships with children to support their wellbeing and development.
• Health & Safety: Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times; Maintain health, safety, and hygiene standards across the nursery; Carry out regular risk assessments and audits.
• Parent Partnership: Develop strong relationships with parents and carers through daily communication, meetings, and parent events; Handle enquiries, admissions, and maintain up-to-date records of children.
• Administration: Maintain accurate staff and child records; Manage budgets and nursery resources effectively; Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and inspections.
• Requirements: Should be a Russian Speaker; Diploma / Degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent; Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a senior nursery role; Strong leadership and organisational skills; Sound knowledge of child development and early years frameworks; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; First Aid and Child Protection certifications (preferred).