Nursery Manager

Compass Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Paid Christmas closure

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

24/7 virtual GP access

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development and career-co

Job summary

Compass Associates is recruiting an experienced Nursery Manager for a large nursery in Fulham. The role offers ownership of the setting, leading a strong team and delivering high quality early years practice.

The successful candidate will drive occupancy, manage staffing and costs, and work closely with the Regional Director and support teams to sustain Ofsted Good standards. This is a hands-on leadership role in a vibrant central London location.

Qualifications

• Experience as Nursery Manager or senior Early Years leader.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Deep knowledge of safeguarding and Ofsted inspections.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and retain the nursery team.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and quality.
• Drive continuous improvement and strong Early Years practice.
• Prepare the team for Ofsted and build confidence.
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers.
• Support recruitment and develop future leaders.
• Drive occupancy and commercial performance.
• Manage staffing and costs effectively.
• Collaborate with Regional Director and support teams.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Safeguarding

Ofsted knowledge

Early Years practice

Quality improvement

Recruitment

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a large nursery setting in Fulham.

This is an opportunity to take genuine ownership of the setting, lead and develop a strong team, drive quality and make a real impact on the nursery's performance.

About the Nursery

The nursery is based within a stunning traditional building with large windows, creating a bright and welcoming environment.

The setting also benefits from a large garden with cycling tracks, providing excellent outdoor space for children.

Located just five minutes from Imperial Wharf station and close to Fulham Broadway, the nursery is easily accessible for staff and families.

The nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in October 2023.

The Role

As Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Leading, developing and retaining your team
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and quality
• Driving continuous improvement and strong Early Years practice
• Preparing the team for Ofsted and developing their confidence
• Building strong relationships with parents and carers
• Supporting recruitment and developing future leaders
• Driving occupancy and commercial performance
• Managing staffing and costs effectively
• Working closely with your Regional Director and wider support teams

About You

We are looking for an experienced Nursery Manager or senior Early Years leader with:

• Strong people management and leadership experience
• Good knowledge of safeguarding and Ofsted
• Recent Ofsted inspection experience
• Experience driving quality improvement
• Strong understanding of Early Years practice

Whether you have experience turning around a challenging setting or maintaining a high-performing nursery, we're interested in managers who can demonstrate strong leadership and deliver results.

Package

• Bonus
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Paid Christmas closure
• Enhanced parental leave
• Pension
• 24/7 virtual GP access
• Financial and wellbeing benefits
• Professional development and career coaching

Interested?

If you're looking for more than simply managing a nursery and want the opportunity to lead, develop people and make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.

This role is commutable from:

Fulham, Chelsea, Hammersmith, Putney, Wandsworth, Chiswick, Barnes, Richmond and surrounding areas.

Contact:

If you're interested in finding out more about the role, please contact Toyin Afuye, Tel: [phone] or Email: [e-mail]