Nursery Manager

Oak Tree Day Nursery; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in South West London is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead the team and ensure high standards of care and education. The role involves mentoring staff, overseeing operations, and engaging with parents while maintaining a stimulating environment for children. An ideal candidate will have a strong focus on early years education and proven leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Support for continuous professional development

Discounted childcare place

Employer contribution into your pension

Employee recognition and award scheme

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in a day nursery setting or similar.
• Proven experience in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS framework and Ofsted requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day nursery operations ensuring compliance.
• Lead, mentor, and manage team of early years practitioners.
• Develop and implement effective policies and curriculum.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Child-Centred Approach

Education

Childcare qualification Level 6

Level 3 childcare qualification plus management

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, passionate and highly motivated Nursery Manager to lead our nursery team and ensure the highest standards of care and education for all the children in our care. Our setting which is based in South West London, has been operating for more than 20 years. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a clear vision for early years education and a genuine commitment to creating a nurturing, stimulating environment for the children to thrive.

Key responsibilities include:
Oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and safeguarding requirements.
Lead, mentor and manage our team of early years practitioner
Develop and implement effective policies, procedures and curriculum plans Build strong relationships with parents, carers and external agencies
Ensure high standards of health and safety, hygiene and wellbeing within the nursery
Manage nursery occupancy and staffing levels efficiently
Drive continuous improvement and uphold the nursery's ethos and values

Requirements:
Childcare qualification of level 6 or above OR Level 3 childcare qualification plus management
A minimum of 5 years experience in a day nursery setting or similar
Proven experience in a leadership role within an early years setting
Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework, Ofsted requirements and safeguarding procedures
Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills
A passion for early years education and a child-centred approach

Benefits include:
Competitive salary
Support for continuous professional development
Discounted childcare place
Employer contribution into your pension
Employee recognition and award scheme
Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Disclosure and provide two references.

This is a brief overview, we welcome the opportunity to tell you more about our early years setting and the role you could play within our organisation. We look forward to meeting you soon.

Applications should be made by sending an email with CV to
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £40,000.00 per year (negotiable