Nursery Manager

Recruitment Avenue; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Nursery Manager to lead a vibrant team in a nurturing environment. This role offers the chance to inspire children through innovative projects and outdoor activities, while also fostering a supportive atmosphere for staff development. With a focus on Montessori principles, the successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the educational experience and ensuring high standards of care and learning. If you are an energetic leader with a commitment to professional growth and excellence in early years education, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career Development Courses

Montessori Training

Outdoor Play Areas

Healthy Exercise Activities

Qualifications

• Proven skills in people management and experience in early years education.
• Must have previously worked in a good or excellent Ofsted setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regular observations for every child and maintain excellent communication.
• Lead team development and manage staff allocations effectively.

Skills

People Management

Communication Skills

Energetic Leadership

Montessori Ethos Respect

Education

Experience in Early Years Education

CPD Commitment

Job description

Job Title – Nursery Manager

Job Location – South East London

Salaries – £35k – £40k

We have a great opportunity for a Nursery Manager; our client offers great career development by providing Montessori training and a number of courses to develop your career.

Our client is located in a new building, specially designed to provide a welcoming, caring, and stimulating environment. They have lots of outdoor space surrounded by trees and nature, where children enjoy outdoor play, plenty of healthy exercise, and team games all year round. Starting in the spring, they will have fun growing their own vegetables and plants with the children.

In this role, you will support and promote inspiring and innovative projects, leading the nursery through the Project Celebrations and fostering an atmosphere of enjoyment in all our learning. You will ensure that Practitioners and Teachers feel valued and that their capabilities have been recognized.

Responsibilities:

1. Make sure every child has observations uploaded regularly
2. Encourage productive music and yoga provision
3. Maintain excellent communication with parents and staff
4. Develop the team, building on existing training plans
5. Hold staff meetings
6. Manage the cleaner and chef
7. Manage the allocation of staff, the staff rota, and holidays and sickness
8. Oversee the induction of any new staff
9. Investigate any complaints thoroughly

The ideal applicant:

1. Experienced and energetic
2. Previously worked in a setting graded by Ofsted as good or excellent
3. Must have proven skills in people management
4. Experience of leading a setting through an Ofsted inspection
5. Respect for the Montessori ethos required
6. Genuine commitment to CPD