Nursery Manager – Stanford Nursery | Abu Dhabi

Stanford Nursery; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Nursery in the UAE seeks an experienced Nursery Manager to lead daily operations, ensure EYFS compliance, and foster a nurturing, child-focused culture. You will supervise teachers, manage admissions and admin tasks, and report to senior management.

The role requires 4+ years of UAE nursery management, English fluency, and strong leadership. Arabic is a plus; immediate joins are preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• 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, enrolment, 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.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Organizational skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or Early Childhood Education

Job description

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 SummaryWe 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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, enrolment, 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.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Education:Bachelor's (Preferred)
• Experience: Nursery Management in the UAE: 4 years (Required)