Nursery Manager

Willingcare; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Discounted childcare

Pension scheme

Wellbeing programme

Annual leave increasing with service

Ongoing training

Job summary

Willingcare is seeking a Nursery Manager for their new nursery opening this autumn. This role allows you to influence how the nursery operates and impacts children's early experiences.

With a competitive salary of up to £53,000 per year and 40 hours per week, you will lead a strong nursery team and ensure high standards of care and education are established from day one.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working as a Nursery Manager is essential.
• Proven track record of successfully leading early years settings.
• Confidence managing staffing, occupancy, budgets and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the nursery ahead of its autumn opening.
• Recruit, develop and inspire a strong nursery team.
• Ensure consistently high standards of care, education and safeguarding.
• Manage staffing, occupancy and budgets effectively.
• Build strong relationships with families and establish the nursery in the community.

Skills

Leadership skills

Regulatory knowledge

Commercial awareness

Team development

Strong knowledge of EYFS

Relationship building

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Job description

Job Description

Nursery Manager – New Nursery Opening

Up to £53,000 per year | 40 Hours per week

Taking the lead of a nursery before it opens gives you a unique opportunity: to influence how it operates, how the team works together and the experience children and families receive from their very first day.

Opening this autumn, this beautiful purpose-built nursery is the newest addition to an established group of early years settings. Designed specifically with young children in mind, the setting will provide an inspiring environment where high-quality care, learning and development can flourish.

They are looking for a highly experienced Nursery Manager who can confidently take ownership of the setting, establish a strong team and ensure excellent standards are embedded from the outset.

You’ll need extensive experience successfully managing a nursery, with the leadership skills, regulatory knowledge and commercial awareness required to launch and grow a high-performing setting.

What We’re Looking For

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
• Extensive experience working as a Nursery Manager is essential.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and developing an early years setting.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.
• Experience leading, motivating and developing high-performing nursery teams.
• Confidence managing staffing, occupancy, budgets and operational performance.
• Ability to build strong relationships with children, families, colleagues and external professionals.

Benefits

• Up to £53,000 per year
• 40 hours per week
• Bonus scheme
• Discounted childcare
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing programme
• Annual leave increasing with length of service
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to lead a brand-new, purpose-built nursery
• Support from an established group of nurseries

Your Role

• Take ownership of the nursery ahead of its autumn opening and ensure the setting is ready to welcome children and families.
• Recruit, develop and inspire a strong nursery team.
• Establish clear expectations and create a positive, supportive working culture.
• Ensure consistently high standards of care, education and safeguarding.
• Oversee the nursery’s day-to-day operational and financial performance.
• Manage staffing, occupancy and budgets effectively.
• Ensure full compliance with the EYFS, Ofsted and safeguarding requirements.
• Build strong relationships with families and establish the nursery as a trusted part of the local community.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure high-quality practice is embedded throughout the setting.
• Work collaboratively with the wider nursery group and senior leadership team.

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: WILL250959/ST