Nursery Manager

Treehouse Nursery School; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

33 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Medical health insurance

Job summary

Treehouse Nursery School in East London is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead the day-to-day operations, build a strong team, and create a high-quality learning environment for children.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive EYFS leadership, Ofsted-ready practice, safeguarding expertise, a rights-respecting approach, and the ability to shape curriculum and engage families and the local community.

Qualifications

• A Level 6 qualification in Early Years or above (e.g. degree in Early Childhood Studies, Early Years Teacher Status or equivalent).
• Proven experience designing and delivering an exceptional, evidence-led EYFS curriculum with understanding of the Statutory Framework.
• Direct experience working in or leading towards an Ofsted inspection and upholding standards daily.
• Experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputy DSL with safeguarding training current and embedded in practice.
• Deep and genuine commitment to children’s rights and the belief that every child deserves to have their voice heard and valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day nursery operations with a clear, warm leadership style and high expectations.
• Build and develop a strong team to deliver a high-quality learning environment.
• Champion an EYFS curriculum that listens to children and reflects best practices.
• Be an ambassador for early years education within the local community and among families.
• Make real decisions with the support of an experienced senior leadership team behind you.

Skills

EYFS leadership

Ofsted experience

Safeguarding leadership

Curriculum development

Staff development

Communication with families

Team collaboration

Rights-respecting practice

Education

Level 6 Early Years qualification

Job description

NurseryManager

WeareanestablishednurserybrandinWansteadsince1991andholdchildren'sRightstothehigheststandards.Wearelookingforaleaderwhowilljoinusindrivingthevisionandembeddedhighqualitypractice.

TreehouseNurserySchoolinEastLondonisdelightedtoannounceanexcitingopportunityforpassionateandskilledNurseryManager.SituatedintheheartofWansteadasaUNICEFrightsrespectingnurserycommittedtofosteringpersonal,emotionalandsocialgrowth,we’reseekingaprofessionalwhosharesourvisiontojoinourteam.

AtTreehouse,weareproudtobeaRightsRespectingNurserySchool,embeddingtheprinciplesoftheUnitedNationsConventionontheRightsoftheChild(UNCRC)intoeveryaspectofourpractice.Wenurturechildren’sunderstandingoftheirrights,ensuringtheyfeelvalued,heard,andempoweredwithinasupportiveandinclusiveenvironment.

Ifyouareenthusiasticaboutshapinghigh-performingteams,fosteringprofessionalgrowth,andmakingagenuineimpactwithinadistinctiveandthrivingenvironment,wewouldlovetohearfromyou.

AbouttheRole

Theidealcandidatewillbeapassionate,forward-thinkingleaderwithextensiveexperienceinEarlyyearsfoundationstagesandaproventrackrecordofachievingExceptionalOfstedresults.Youwillplayapivotalroleinrunningthedaytodayoperationsofthenursery,buildingastrongteam,creatingahigh-qualitylearningenvironment.

TheLocation

Wansteadisoneofthoseplacesthatfeelsgenuinelyrooted.LoughtonHighRoadisathriving,affluentsuburbanhubwherewell-knownnameslikeMarks&Spencer&Bootsitalongsideindependentboutiques,neighbourhoodcafes,andahighdensityofrestaurantsthatreflectacommunitywithrealcharacterandappetiteforquality.

Itisacommunitythatalreadyknowswhatitwantsforitschildren.Familieshereareengaged,aspirational,anddeeplyinvestedinearlyeducation.Thecafecultureisstrong,thecommunitytiesarereal,andtheareahasavibrantsociallifethatstretchesfrommorningschoolrunstobusyweekendevenings.Thisisaneighbourhoodwhereanurserythatgetsitrightwillbecomeoneofthemostvaluedthingsonthehighstreet.

TheOpportunity

LeadingaTreehousesettinginvolveschampioningacurriculumthatgenuinelylistenstochildren.Itmeansleadingateamwithclarity,warmth,andhighexpectations.Itmeansbeinganambassadorforearlyyearseducationinyourlocalcommunityandavisible,trustedpresenceforthefamilieswhoplacetheirchildreninyourcare.AsNurseryManager,youwillhavethescopetomakerealdecisions,thesupportofanexperiencedseniorleadershipteambehindyou.

WhyJoinTreehouseNurserySchool?

You’llbepartofagrowingorganisationwithambitiousgoalsandacompassionatemission.Weofferasupportiveenvironmentwhereyoucanmakeadifferenceinchildren’slives,helpingustonurturerespectfulandcompassionateglobalcitizens.

WhoWe’reLookingFor?

Essential

• ALevel6qualificationinEarlyYearsorabove,suchasadegreeinEarlyChildhoodStudies,EarlyYearsTeacherStatus,orequivalent.
• Provenexperiencedesigninganddeliveringanexceptional,evidence-ledEYFScurriculum.YouknowtheStatutoryFrameworkinsideout,youstaycurrentwithresearch,andyourcurriculumdecisionsarealwaysgroundedinwhattheevidencesaysisbestforchildren.
• DirectexperienceworkinginorleadingtowardsanOfstedinspection.YouunderstandwhatExceptionallookslikeinpractice,notjustonpaper,andyouholdyourselfandyourteamtothatstandardeveryday.
• ExperienceasaDesignatedSafeguardingLeadorDeputyDSL,withsafeguardingtrainingthatiscurrentandembeddedineverythingyoudo.
• Adeepandgenuinecommitmenttochildren’srightsandthebeliefthateverychilddeservestohavetheirvoiceheard,valued,andwovenintotheirownlearningjourney.Thisisnotaboxweaskyoutotick.Itisaconvictionweexpectyoutohold.
• Genuinecreativityandempathy,andapassionforbuildingenvironmentswherechildrenarecurious,independent,andfreetobethemselves.Youdonotjusttalkaboutchild-ledlearning.Youliveit.
• Stronginterpersonalskillsandagenuinelycollaborativemindset.Youleadwithwarmth,bringpeoplewithyou,andunderstandthatthebestoutcomesforchildrenalwayscomefromateamthattrustsandchallengeseachotherinequalmeasure.
• Energy,drive,andapassionfornurturingyoungmindsthatcomesthroughineverythingyoudo.
• Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills,withtheconfidencetoengagefamilies,professionals,andcommunitypartnersinawaythatreflectstheverybestofTreehouse.

WhatWeOffer

Webelievethatthepeoplewhodedicatetheircareerstoyoungchildrendeservetheverybestsupport,recognition,andworkingconditionsavailable.HereiswhatlifeatTreehouselookslike.

PayandLeave

• Acompetitivesalaryof£50,000-£55,000perannumreflectiveofyourexperienceandtheseniorityofthisrole.
• 33daysannualleave,plus3additionalpaiddayswhenthenurseryclosesoverChristmasandNewYear.
• Adayoffonyourbirthday,everysingleyear,becauseyourdaymatterstoo.
• MedicalHealthInsurance

HealthandWellbeing

• VirtualGPaccesswithfast,clinicallygovernedappointments,soyouareneverleftwaitingforthecareyouneed.
• 24/7confidentialcounsellinghelpline,freeofcharge,availableanytimeofdayornight.
• Upto10structuredcounsellingsessionsperissueperyear,viatelephone,video,onlinechat,orfacetoface.
• Dayonestressinterventionsupport,becausewebelievepreventionisalwaysbetterthanlong-termabsence.
• Occupationalhealthguidanceandcriticalincidentsupportforthosemomentswhenworkgetshard.

CommunityandCulture

• Bepartofamission-drivenorganisationthatisgenuinelymakingadifferenceforchildrenandfamilies.
• Avibrantsocialcalendardesignedtobringtheteamtogetherandcelebratewhatwedo.
• Attendanceatnetworkingdinners,conferences,andsectoreventsaspartoftherole.

Thisisafulltimepermanentrole,offeringstabilityandthechancetogrowinanexceptionalnurseryenvironment.Ifyou’rereadytobeapartofsomethinggreaterandhelpuscontinueourimportantwork,we’dlovetohearfromyou.

OurCommitmenttoSafeguarding

AtTreehouseNurserySchools,thesafetyandwell-beingofchildrenareourtoppriority.Wearecommittedtosafeguardingandpromotingthewelfareofchildrenandexpectallstafftosharethiscommitment.ThispostissubjecttoanEnhancedDBSclearanceandsatisfactoryreferences.