Nursery Manager

VD Recruitment; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Nursery Manager for a Preschool Setting in Uxbridge. This full-time role includes overseeing the nursery's operations, leading a team, and providing high-quality care for children aged 2–5 years. Ideal candidates should have strong EYFS knowledge, leadership skills, and a Level 3 childcare qualification. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Free parking

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the EYFS.
• Experience in a senior role.
• Training in Child Protection and Safeguarding Children.
• Training in Behaviour Management.
• Paediatric First Aid certificate.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the smooth running of the nursery.
• Leading the staff team to deliver high quality practice.
• Ensuring high standards of care and development for children.
• Promoting positive relationships with parents, children, and colleagues.
• Supporting other personnel within the nursery.
• Adhering to compliance regulations.

Skills

Leadership ability

EYFS knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Motivation

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Education

Childcare qualification to Level 3 or above

Job description

Overview

Nursery Manager – Uxbridge (Full-time, Permanent)

Salary: £29k–£32k + Benefits (incl. free parking)

Hours: 40 hours per week between 7:30am-6:30pm

VD Recruitment has partnered with a leading group of Independent Montessori Nurseries in West London.

We are looking for a Nursery Manager for their Preschool Setting in Uxbridge. This opportunity will give you the chance to work in a small new nursery setting registered for 50 children aged between 2–5 years, implement ideas throughout the nursery and work closely with the fun management team.

A passionate Nursery Manager or Deputy/Acting Manager ready to step up. Strong EYFS knowledge, excellent communication and organisational skills, highly motivated with a positive attitude. Must demonstrate leadership ability, good health, flexibility, and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the smooth running of the nursery
• Leading the staff team to deliver high quality practice within the nursery
• Ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care and development for children placed in the Day Nursery
• Your role as Nursery Manager will include; Promoting positive relationships with parents, children and colleagues
• Responsible for any tasks delegated by the Director
• To give support to other personnel within the Nursery
• To adhere promote & comply with legislation & compliance regulations

Experience, Qualification & Skills

• Childcare qualified to Level 3 or above from a recognised awarding body
• Experience in a senior role
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS
• Training in Child Protection and Safeguarding Children
• Training in Behaviour Management
• Paediatric First Aid certificate
• Fluency in written and spoken English

The positions are subject to an Enhanced DBS certificate and references.

If you have the relevant experience & qualification and would like to be a part of a progressive team please send your cv or call on 07398846041.