Nursery Manager

New Hall School; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Chelmsford is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead its Nursery. This all year-round position offers a salary of £53,571 to £59,753, with excellent benefits and 35 days' holiday. The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of the EYFS framework and will inspire staff while ensuring the highest education and care standards. The role is based on a stunning historic campus and includes a supportive community environment.

Benefits

35 days' holiday

Lunch without charge during term time

Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in early years education.
• Strong understanding of contemporary early years teaching practices.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Nursery team.
• Ensure the highest standards of care and education.
• Work creatively to promote children's development.

Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of EYFS statutory framework

Leadership skills

Ability to motivate staff

Supporting children's development

Job description

The School requires from March 2026:

Nursery Manager

Salary: £53,571pa - £59,753pa

All year-round position

35 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)

Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club

Lunch without charge in term time

Excellent benefits & CPD

We are seeking an experienced, dedicated, and dynamic Nursery Manager to lead New Hall School’s Nursery. This is an exciting professional opportunity within the largest Catholic independent boarding and day school in the UK.

The successful candidate will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the EYFS statutory framework, curriculum, assessment, and contemporary early years teaching practices. They will be an inspirational leader with the skills to motivate staff, support children’s development, and ensure the highest standards of care and education.

New Hall School offers an exceptional working environment. The main campus occupies the stunning Grade I listed former Tudor palace of Beaulieu. The School’s conference and events venue is at the Grade I listed Boreham House, one mile away. New Hall is a warm, welcoming, and supportive community, with a staff of around 300. Beaulieu Park railway station is at the entrance to New Hall’s Avenue: 30 minutes to Stratford and 38 minutes to London Liverpool Street. The Elizabeth Line at Shenfield (13 minutes by train) terminates at Heathrow airport. There are nearby airports: London Stansted, London Southend and London City.

Application closing date: midday, Friday 9 January 2026

JOB ID: NH0650

For further details and to apply, please visit New Hall School website.

New Hall is committed to safeguarding students. There will be an enhanced DBS check prior to appointment.

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