Nursery Manager

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; London Borough of Bromley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Training and development opportunities

Competitive annual leave package

Wellbeing programme

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking a confident, passionate Nursery Manager to lead a team in the London area. The role focuses on high standards of care and education, with strong EYFS and safeguarding emphasis, and a hands-on leadership approach.

The successful candidate will oversee daily operations, staffing, budgets and occupancy, while ensuring excellent learning experiences and effective parent communication. DBS checks and safeguarding responsibilities apply.

Qualifications

• Essential Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
• Proven Nursery Manager experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS, Ofsted requirements and safeguarding.
• Experience leading, motivating and developing nursery teams.
• Managing staffing, occupancy, budgets and daily nursery operations.
• Maintaining high standards of care and education.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Hands-on and proactive management approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the nursery and ensure high standards.
• Lead, motivate and develop the nursery team and create a positive environment.
• Ensure learning experiences align with the EYFS.
• Maintain safeguarding, health and safety and Ofsted compliance.
• Manage staffing, recruitment, occupancy, budgets and nursery performance.
• Oversee teaching quality, observations and children’s progress.
• Build strong relationships with parents and the wider nursery community.
• Support staff development through mentoring and training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Staffing management

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Job description

Nursery Manager – Level 3+

£45,000–£50,000 per Annum

We're looking for a confident, passionate and hands‑on Nursery Manager who can inspire their team, maintain high standards of care and education, and create a positive environment where children, families and practitioners feel supported.

The nursery is committed to providing a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to explore, develop independence and build confidence through play. With a strong focus on the EYFS and child‑centred learning, this is an opportunity to lead a team dedicated to helping every child reach their full potential.

What We’re Looking For

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above – essential
• Previous experience working as a Nursery Manager – essential
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS, Ofsted requirements and safeguarding
• Proven experience leading, motivating and developing nursery teams
• Confidence managing staffing, occupancy, budgets and daily nursery operations
• A strong track record of maintaining high standards of care and education
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills
• A proactive, supportive and hands‑on management approach

What’s On Offer

• Discounted childcare
• Training and development opportunities
• Competitive annual leave package
• Wellbeing programme
• Company pension scheme

Leading the Nursery

• Oversee the day‑to‑day running of the nursery, ensuring high standards of care and education
• Lead, motivate and develop the nursery team, creating a positive working environment
• Ensure learning experiences are delivered in line with the EYFS
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and Ofsted compliance
• Manage staffing, recruitment, occupancy, budgets and nursery performance
• Oversee the quality of teaching, observations and children’s developmental progress
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers and the wider nursery community
• Support staff development through mentoring, training and performance management
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain excellent standards across the setting

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.

Reference: WILL271607/DN

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