Nursery Manager

TeacherActive Ltd; Maidstone, Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd in Maidstone is recruiting an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a privately owned nursery. The role covers staff management, safeguarding, EYFS delivery and ensuring Ofsted compliance.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, uphold high standards of childcare, and drive a positive, engaging environment for children and staff; the position is full-time and permanent with an immediate start available.

Qualifications

• A minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years Education.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements.
• Experience as Nursery Manager or senior leadership in an early years setting.
• Experience managing nursery staff and daily operations.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day nursery operations.
• Lead staff and ensure safeguarding across the setting.
• Deliver EYFS curriculum to the required standards.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted and early years legislation.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Safeguarding

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 Childcare / EY Education

Job description

Salary: £32,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience

Are you an experienced Nursery Manager looking for an exciting opportunity to lead a privately owned nursery?

Do you have strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering high-quality early years education?

Can you inspire and support a nursery team while ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding and childcare?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a privately owned nursery based in Maidstone, who are looking to appoint an experienced Nursery Manager. The setting is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual who can provide strong leadership and maintain a safe, positive and engaging environment for children and staff.

The nursery is looking to take on a Nursery Manager on a full-time, permanent basis with an immediate start available. The successful Nursery Manager will oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery, including staff management, safeguarding, EYFS curriculum delivery and ensuring the setting operates in line with Ofsted requirements and relevant early years legislation.

The successful Nursery Manager will have:

A minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years Education

Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and safeguarding requirements

Previous experience in a Nursery Manager or senior leadership position within an early years setting

Experience managing nursery staff, maintaining standards and overseeing daily operations

Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills

A positive, proactive and 'can-do' attitude with a passion for early childhood development

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A competitive salary of £32,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience

A full-time, permanent position within a privately owned nursery

Additional employee benefits to be confirmed

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.