Nursery Manager

Staff Match Ltd.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established nursery group in Kensington, Greater London, is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to oversee daily operations. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Childcare qualification and at least 2 years’ experience. Responsibilities include managing budgets, leading the staff team, and building relationships with parents. Desirable qualifications include a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and Paediatric First Aid training. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on child development and team growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Track record of involvement in Ofsted Inspections.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable).
• Paediatric First Aid (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and manage day-to-day nursery operations.
• Work closely with operations managers to manage KPIs.
• Build positive relationships with parents and key groups.
• Develop staff team, manage recruitment and training needs.
• Ensure staff adherence to nursery policies and procedures.

Skills

Hands-on management style

Excellent communication skills

Team building

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification or above

Job description

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced and dedicated Nursery Manager to join a well-established nursery group in Kensington, Greater London. The ideal candidate will have a hands‑on management style, excellent communication and team world's building skill.

Person Specification:

Level 3 Childcare qualification or above

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role

Track record of involvement in Ofsted Inspections

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable)

Paediatric First Aid (Desirable)

Some of the Nursery Manager responsibilities will include:

• Leading by example and managing day to day nursery operations
• Working closely with operations managers and managing KPI's
• Building positive relationships with parents and key interfacing groups
• Developing a staff team, managing recruitment, induction, ongoing supervisions, conducting regular staff assessments, identifying and sourcing training needs
• Supervision of the planning and preparation of activities in line with EYFS to develop organisaties of the child's interindividual learning and development
• Ensuring staff understand and adhere to all nursery policy and procedures
• Managing budgets and keep accurate records of staffing, payroll, banking, petty cash, issuing invoices and fee collection
• Managing Staff Rotas and meetings
• Maintaining ac...