Nursery Manager

Willingcare; Brentford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Discounted childcare

Health and wellbeing programme

Benefits and rewards portal

Team events and celebrations

Excellent career progression

Supportive senior leadership team

Job summary

Willingcare is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a brand-new nursery opening in the UK. You will build a positive culture, assemble and develop a high-performing team, and deliver outstanding early years education from day one.

You will establish high standards across all aspects of the setting, manage occupancy, budgets, and day-to-day operations, and ensure safeguarding and EYFS compliance while delivering exceptional care for children and families.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
• 2 years' experience as Nursery Manager
• Experience managing a large nursery setting
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding requirements
• Experience leading, motivating and developing nursery teams
• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills
• Experience managing occupancy, budgets and day-to-day nursery operations
• Passion for delivering outstanding early years education

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful opening and day-to-day management of the new nursery
• Recruit, develop, and inspire a high-performing early years team
• Create a positive, inclusive, and child-centred culture throughout the nursery
• Ensure the highest standards of care, education, and safeguarding are maintained
• Oversee occupancy, staffing, budgets, and operational performance
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and the local community
• Support staff through coaching, mentoring, and professional development
• Ensure compliance with EYFS requirements, Ofsted standards, and nursery policies
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain outstanding standards across the setting

Skills

Level 3 EY qualification

2+ years Nursery Manager exp

Large nursery management

EYFS knowledge

Leadership & team development

Leadership & communication

Occupancy & budgets

Passion for EY education

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Job description

Job Description

Nursery Manager - Brand-New Nursery Opening

Up to £50,000 per annum | 40 Hours Per Week

This is a rare opportunity to lead a brand-new nursery from the very beginning.

We're looking for an experienced and ambitious Nursery Manager to take the lead in launching an exciting new setting, creating a positive culture, building a high-performing team, and delivering outstanding early years education from day one. If you enjoy making an impact, inspiring others, and shaping the future of a nursery, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

As Nursery Manager, you'll be responsible for establishing high standards across every aspect of the setting, ensuring children receive exceptional care and education while supporting your team to thrive in a collaborative and nurturing environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Nursery Manager
• Proven experience managing a large nursery setting
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements
• Experience leading, motivating, and developing nursery teams
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Experience managing occupancy, budgets, and day-to-day nursery operations
• Passion for delivering outstanding early years education

What’s On Offer

• Up to £50,000 per annum
• 40 hours per week
• Opportunity to lead a brand-new nursery from launch
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted childcare
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Benefits and rewards portal
• Team events and celebrations
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Supportive senior leadership team

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the successful opening and day-to-day management of the new nursery
• Recruit, develop, and inspire a high-performing early years team
• Create a positive, inclusive, and child-centred culture throughout the nursery
• Ensure the highest standards of care, education, and safeguarding are maintained
• Oversee occupancy, staffing, budgets, and operational performance
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and the local community
• Support staff through coaching, mentoring, and professional development
• Ensure compliance with EYFS requirements, Ofsted standards, and nursery policies
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain outstanding standards across the setting

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.

Reference: WILL240781/DB

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