Nursery Manager

Nina's Nursery Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Referral programme

Leadership development opportunities

Warm, caring nursery environment

Job summary

Nina's Nursery Ltd in London is seeking an ambitious Nursery Manager to lead our team and shape our next chapter, guiding day-to-day operations with warmth and professional care.

You will inspire colleagues, uphold safeguarding standards, partner with parents, and drive improvements to make the nursery feel like home for every child.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience within an early years setting.
• A Diploma of Higher Education (required).
• Commitment to children's wellbeing, safety and individual development.
• The ability to lead by example and bring out the best in others.
• A willingness to welcome feedback, keep learning and take on new responsibilities.
• The confidence to turn fresh ideas into practical improvements.
• A belief that children thrive when they feel secure, understood and valued.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of day-to-day operations at the nursery.
• Lead the day-to-day running of a warm, welcoming and nurturing nursery.
• Inspire and support your team, helping colleagues build confidence and develop their practice.
• Keep children's wellbeing, safety and individual needs at the centre of every decision.
• Build trusting relationships with parents and carers, helping them feel part of nursery life.
• Maintain high standards of care, learning and safeguarding.
• Introduce thoughtful, practical improvements and identify opportunities for the nursery to develop and grow.
• Create a positive team culture where ideas are welcomed, achievements are celebrated and everyone feels valued.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team building

Education

Diploma of Higher Education

Job description

At Nina's Nursery, we're looking for an ambitious, caring Nursery Manager to lead our team and help shape our next chapter. If you're full of ideas, passionate about helping children thrive and ready to grow as a leader, we'd love to hear from you.

• Take charge of the day-to-day hustle and bustle at the nursery, ensuring everything runs smoother than a baby's giggle!
• Lead the day-to-day running of a warm, welcoming and nurturing nursery.
• Inspire and support your team, helping colleagues build confidence and develop their practice.
• Keep children's wellbeing, safety and individual needs at the centre of every decision.
• Build trusting relationships with parents and carers, helping them feel part of nursery life.
• Maintain high standards of care, learning and safeguarding.
• Introduce thoughtful, practical improvements and identify opportunities for the nursery to develop and grow.
• Create a positive team culture where ideas are welcomed, achievements are celebrated and everyone feels valued

You will be a caring, confident early years professional with leadership experience and a relevant qualification. You'll combine strong organisational skills with a warm, approachable manner and an understanding of what makes a nursery feel like home.

We welcome applications from Deputy Nursery Managers ready for their first Nursery Manager role, as well as experienced Nursery Managers seeking a new challenge.

You will bring:

• Leadership experience within an early years setting.
• A relevant Diploma of Higher Education (required).
• A commitment to children's wellbeing, safety and individual development.
• The ability to lead by example and bring out the best in others.
• A willingness to welcome feedback, keep learning and take on new responsibilities.
• The confidence to turn fresh ideas into practical improvements.
• A belief that children thrive when they feel secure, understood and valued.

• Childcare.
• Free parking.
• Referral programme.
• The opportunity to bring your ideas to life and help shape the nursery's future.
• Opportunities to develop your leadership skills and support your team's growth.
• A warm, caring setting where your personality, experience and ambition can make a meaningful difference.

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