Nursery Manager

Pumpkin Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A nursery management company in London is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead and inspire the team in delivering high-quality early years education. The role requires previous leadership experience and a relevant qualification in early years education. The salary range is £50,000–£55,000 annually, with excellent benefits and holidays.

Benefits

Excellent paid holidays

Bonus

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience is essential.
• Must hold a relevant degree or qualification in early years education.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the nursery and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Lead and motivate the team to maintain high standards of care and education.

Skills

Leadership experience

Passion for working with children

Education

BA degree in Early Years Education or Level 3 in childcare

Job description

Nursery Manager

Seeking a Nursery Manager with previous leadership experience and holds either a BA degree in Early Years Education from UK or overseas or Level 3 in childcare and early years education such as NVQ, CACHE or BTEC, and is passionate about working with children.

Position: Nursery Manager

Location: London

Contract Type: Full‑time

Starting Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualification) plus excellent paid holidays and bonus.

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and inspiring Nursery Manager to lead a thriving early years setting in London. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate early years professional to make a real difference in the lives of children, families, and the local community. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the nursery, maintaining high standards of care, education, and compliance, while supporting and developing your team to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the nursery, ensuring compliance with OFSTEAD and EYFS standards.
• Lead, motivate, and manage …