Nursery Manager

Flow Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery organization in Kentish Town seeks a Nursery Manager to oversee operations and support early years curriculum delivery. Responsibilities include fostering partnerships with parents, managing occupancy and budgets, and developing staff training plans. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £44,720 - £63,440, performance bonuses, flexible working options, and generous holiday entitlement including a ‘Me’ day. Additional perks include loyalty bonuses, childcare discounts, and various social and wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Flexible working hours

Generous holiday allowance

Childcare discount

Loyalty bonuses

Travel support

Social events

Qualifications

• Experience managing a nursery or early years setting.
• Ability to develop relationships with parents and local authorities.
• Strong financial management skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote partnership with parents and other family members.
• Manage nursery occupancy to meet business aims.
• Maintain accurate accounts and produce management info.

Skills

Management skills

Budget management

Training development

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Our client’s nursery is based in Kentish Town. Our client has completed a restoration of a former post office, the space is filled with character while equally purpose-built to support every element of their early years curriculum. The nursery have large playrooms which are filled with natural light. There’s a specialist art and cooking room, while outside, the garden comes complete with a water play area, mud kitchen and sandpit.

Our client is looking to recruit a Nursery Manager for their nursery in Kentish Town.Our client was established in 2017 and currently operate 48 nurseries.

Nursery Manager – Key Responsibilities

Promote and facilitate partnership with parents/carers and other family members.

Develop and maintain highly professional working relationships with relevant Local Authority departments, regulatory bodies and other agencies.

Manage the occupancy to ensure it shows growth and meets the business aims.

Maintain accurate accounts for the nursery and produce management information in accordance with company procedures.

Manage, monitor and control budgets and maintain petty cash systems.

Identify training needs, develop a training plan and evaluate training undertaken by staff.

What can we offer you?

Competitive salary– £44,720 - £63,440, based on experience and dedication

Performance bonus of up to 25% of base salary, plus £1,000 for Ofsted ‘Outstanding’

Flexible working– Choose 4-5 days a week for work-life balance

Up to 35 days holiday- including a personal ‘Me’ day and Christmas closure

£100 clothing allowancefor style freedom!

Enhanced family leavefor parents, carers, and more

40% childcare discount, plus 6 emergency days annually

And that’s not all!

5-year loyalty bonus- around-the-world trip + 2 bonus weeks off

10-year loyalty bonus- ‘Out of this world’ experience + 2 extra weeks off

Referral bonus– earn up to £1,000 per successful hire

Amazing discounts– save on groceries, shopping, fitness and more

Travel support– season ticket loans and cycle-to-work scheme

Socials & wellbeing– annual parties, team events, gym discounts, and online fitness