Early Years Manager

Flow Recruitment Ltd; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare recruitment agency is seeking a Nursery Manager for a nursery in Kentish Town. The role involves managing nursery operations, promoting partnerships with parents and local authorities, and overseeing budgets. Candidates should have experience in early years management and strong interpersonal skills. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £44,720 to £63,440, performance bonuses, flexible working, and comprehensive benefits including 40% childcare discount and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Flexible working hours

Up to 35 days holiday

Childcare discount

Loyalty bonuses

Referral bonus

Travel support

Social events and wellbeing discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in early years management.
• Strong interpersonal skills for liaising with parents and authorities.
• Ability to manage budgets and accounts.

Responsibilities

• Promote partnerships with parents/carers.
• Develop relationships with Local Authority and regulatory bodies.
• Manage nursery occupancy and growth.

Job description

Our client’s nursery is based in Kentish Town. Our client has completed a restoration of a former post office, the space is filled with character while equally purpose-built to support every element of their early years curriculum. The nursery have large playrooms which are filled with natural light. There’s a specialist art and cooking room, while outside, the garden comes complete with a water play area, mud kitchen and sandpit.

Our client is looking to recruit a Nursery Manager for their nursery in Kentish Town. Our client was established in 2017 and currently operate 48 nurseries.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and facilitate partnership with parents/carers and other family members.
• Develop and maintain highly professional working relationships with relevant Local Authority departments, regulatory bodies and other agencies.
• Manage the occupancy to ensure it shows growth and meets the business aims.
• Maintain accurate accounts for the nursery and produce management information in accordance with company procedures.
• Manage, monitor and control budgets and maintain petty cash systems.
• Identify training needs, develop a training plan and evaluate training undertaken by staff.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary – £44,720 - £63,440, based on experience and dedication
• Performance bonus of up to 25% of base salary, plus £1,000 for Ofsted ‘Outstanding’
• Flexible working – Choose 4-5 days a week for work-life balance
• Up to 35 days holiday - including a personal ‘Me’ day and Christmas closure
• £100 clothing allowance for style freedom!
• Enhanced family leave for parents, carers, and more
• 40% childcare discount, plus 6 emergency days annually
• 5-year loyalty bonus – around-the-world trip + 2 bonus weeks off
• 10-year loyalty bonus – ‘Out of this world’ experience + 2 extra weeks off
• Referral bonus – earn up to £1,000 per successful hire
• Amazing discounts – save on groceries, shopping, fitness and more
• Travel support – season ticket loans and cycle-to-work scheme
• Socials & wellbeing – annual parties, team events, gym discounts, and online fitness