Nursery Manager

Grandir UK Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,920 - 49,920; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Grandir UK is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Manager for Dicky Birds Day Nursery in Raynes Park, London. You will lead a dedicated team, ensure high standards of care, and drive day-to-day management of the nursery.

With a salary of £39,920–£49,920 per year, the role offers flexible working options, strong benefits, and genuine career progression within a supportive organisation serving multiple nurseries in the region.

Qualifications

• Experience as Nursery Manager or similar leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding.
• Proven experience in staff recruitment and appraisals.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality across the nursery.
• Manage administrative duties including records and inventories.
• Ensure regulatory inspections are prepared and successful.
• Lead and develop staff to deliver high-quality childcare.
• Support occupancy targets and community engagement.

Job description

12-14 Durham Rd, Raynes Park, London SW20 0TW, UK

Job Description

Posted Friday 24 July 2026 at 05:00

Nursery Manager

Dicky Birds Nursery, Durham Road

Part ofGrandir UK

Salary -£39,920- £49,920 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications with regular pay reviews)

Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.

OurDicky Birds Day NurseryinDurham Roadis looking for a caring and enthusiasticNursery Managerto join our team. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day.

Why You'll Love Working at Dicky Birds Day Nursery

At Dicky Birds, you will be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to grow.

Core Benefits

• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period
• Christmas and New Year shutdown
• Flexible working options available
• £500 refer a friend bonus
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Statutory Sick Pay from day 1
• Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65
• Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues

About Our Nursery

Outdoor Play & Exploration
Children enjoy daily fresh air and adventure in our free-flow garden, along with regular outings to parks, shops, and the local community-bringing learning to life.

Active & Creative Learning
From PE sessions to daily Boogie Mites music activities, we keep children active, engaged, and developing key skills through fun experiences.

Inspiring Educational Programmes
Our unique programmes-Move & Groove, Make & Bake, Innovate & Investigate, Health & Self, and Sow & Grow-nurture creativity, curiosity, and a love of learning.

Forest School Adventures
Hands-on outdoor sessions include den building, nature walks, and wildlife exploration, building confidence, teamwork, and resilience.

Fresh, Nutritious Meals
Our on-site chef prepares healthy, balanced meals daily to support every child's growth and wellbeing.

Location and Travel

Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool is conveniently located near Raynes Park train station and local bus stops, making drop-offs and pick-ups easy for families. We also have multiple nurseries in the Raynes Park area, including our Outstanding Pepys Road nursery, as well as settings in Wimbledon and Surbiton, all offering the same high-quality care and early years education.

What will you be doing

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children
• Ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development
• Responsible for all administrative duties associated with the nursery, such as maintaining children's records, ordering equipment, maintaining inventories, and keeping personnel records
• Facilitate inspections by regulatory bodies and implement any recommendations.
• Be responsible for ensuring the nursery remains compliant in respect of suitably trained staff with relevant first aid qualifications
• Agree and deliver occupancy targets
• Recruit, induct, support, train and appraise all staff to ensure delivery of high-quality childcare practice
• Support and supervise playroom staff with their day-to-day duties
• Deploy staff appropriately to ensure that the required standards are delivered and maintained within the rooms
• Ensure the effective implementation of the nursery keycarer procedures and allocate children to keycarers appropriately
• Ensure that practiceand provision in the nurserymeets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Provide professional, relevant feedback to parents/carers about their child
• Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers
• Develop open and positive working relationships with staff
• Ensure that all staff develop and maintain friendly, professional relationships with parents and carers

Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits

• Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks
• Paternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeks
• Parental bereavement leave up to 4 weeks paid
• Compassionate leave up to 2 weeks paid
• Miscarriage leave up to 2 weeks paid
• Wellbeing Day, an extra day off just for you
• The Grand Event, up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years' service

Even More Benefits

• Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M and S and major supermarkets
• 24 hour remote GP appointments
• Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy and alternative therapies
• Recognition, rewards and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams
• Tailored in house training and genuine progression opportunities
• Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit.To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.

12-14 Durham Rd, Raynes Park, London SW20 0TW, UK