Nursery Manager

Flow Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's nursery provider based in Kentish Town is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to oversee operations and ensure high-quality care. The role requires excellent relationship management with parents and authorities, along with strong financial oversight. A competitive salary ranging from £44,720 to £63,440 is offered, along with performance bonuses, flexible working, and generous holiday entitlement. This position also includes multiple loyalty bonuses and unique perks to support employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Flexible working

Generous holiday entitlement

Clothing allowance

Enhanced family leave

Childcare discount

Loyalty bonuses

Referral bonus

Travel support

Social and wellbeing events

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a nursery setting.
• Strong communication skills to work with families and authorities.
• Ability to maintain occupancy and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Promote partnership with parents and carers.
• Develop relationships with Local Authority and regulatory bodies.
• Manage nursery occupancy and financials.

Skills

Partnership facilitation with parents/carers

Budget management

Training and development planning

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 allowance for style freedom!
• Enhanced family leave for 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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected class.