Nursery Manager

Ribbons & Reeves; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ribbons & Reeves is recruiting a Nursery Manager for a brand-new nursery in Bexley, opening September 2026 within an established primary school setting. As Nursery Manager you will lead the day-to-day operation, maintain high standards of care and safeguarding, and drive staff development in a supportive leadership team.

The role runs 8:00am–5:00pm, Monday to Friday. Join a high-performing Trust expanding its early years provision with ongoing professional development and a well-resourced

Qualifications

• Must have strong knowledge of EYFS framework, safeguarding, and Ofsted regulations.
• Proven leadership experience in a nursery or early years setting.
• Experience supervising or managing a team and driving staff development.
• Ability to lead and maintain high standards of care, learning, and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the nursery setting.
• Maintain high standards of care, learning, and safeguarding.
• Oversee staff performance and drive team development.
• Ensure a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment.
• Promote children’s language, communication, and social development.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Leadership

Staff development

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

GCSE Maths and English (4/C or above)

Job description

Job Description

Nursery Manager – Bexley

Are you an experienced Early Years professional ready to take full leadership of a newly established setting?

A high-performing Trust is opening new nursery provisions in Bexley this September, as part of a major national investment into early years education. Based within established Primary Schools, these settings are designed to improve access to high-quality childcare and provide children with a strong foundation from the outset.

This is a full-time role, working 8:00am–5:00pm, Monday to Friday.

As a Nursery Manager, you will:

• Lead the day-to-day running of the nursery setting
• Maintain high standards of care, learning, and safeguarding
• Oversee staff performance and drive team development
• Ensure a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment
• Promote children’s language, communication, and social development

Nursery Manager - We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Holds Level 2 Maths and English (GCSE Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent)
• Has at least 2 years’ experience working with young children in a nursery setting
• Has prior supervisory or Deputy Manager experience
• Has strong knowledge of the EYFS framework, Ofsted regulations, and safeguarding procedures

Nursery Manager - We offer:

• The opportunity to lead a brand-new nursery from launch
• A supportive leadership team and clear progression pathways
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• A well-resourced setting within an established Primary School

Full-Time – Permanent - September 2026

Bexley 09 | 8:00am–5:00pm (Monday–Friday)

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in long-term and permanent roles. We look forward to supporting your application.

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