Launch-Ready Nursery Manager - Lead Epping Preschool

Recruit by Nature; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded training

Career progression

Mentoring

Home-from-home

Outdoor space

Well-resourced spaces

Extra-curricular activities

EYFS guidance

Childcare discounts

Job summary

Recruit by Nature is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead the launch and daily operations of a new nursery and preschool in Epping, Essex (CM16). You will shape a safe, nurturing setting for children ages three months to five years, support an expert Early Years team and ensure high standards of EYFS delivery and safeguarding.

This permanent, full-time role offers Monday–Friday work, with the nursery open 8:00am–6:00pm and 51 working weeks per year. Salary is £50,000 per annum plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Level 3+ Early Years qualification.
• Experience in nursery management or senior early years leadership.
• Strong EYFS, safeguarding, and nursery compliance knowledge.
• Ability to lead a team and maintain high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the nursery and preschool.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to the Early Years team.
• Ensure safeguarding, child protection and high care standards.
• Oversee delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
• Support planning and assessment reflecting individual learning.
• Promote safe, nurturing and stimulating experiences for children.
• Build positive relationships with parents, carers and the community.
• Manage nursery procedures, records, compliance and quality standards.
• Support recruitment, induction, training and staff development.
• Monitor learning environment, resources, routines and outdoor provision.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Education

Early years qualification Level 3+

Job description

Recruit by Nature is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead the launch and daily operations of a new nursery and preschool in Epping, Essex (CM16). You will shape a safe, nurturing setting for children ages three months to five years, support an expert Early Years team and ensure high standards of EYFS delivery and safeguarding.

This permanent, full-time role offers Monday–Friday work, with the nursery open 8:00am–6:00pm and 51 working weeks per year. Salary is £50,000 per annum plus benefits.