Nursery Manager - Brixton Garden Nursery and Pre-School - Full Time

London Early Years Foundation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Brixton seeks a Nursery Manager to lead the nursery team in providing exceptional early years education. The role involves managing finances, staffing, and maintaining a high-quality curriculum focused on children's development. Ideal candidates should have a Level 3 childcare qualification and strong leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £47,643 and generous benefits including a pension plan, childcare discounts, and up to 35 days off per year.

Benefits

Generous pension at 7%

70% discount on childcare fees

Up to 35 days off including bank holidays

Sector-leading parental leave

Access to Headspace app and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
• Proven skills in team leadership and building relationships.
• Experience in maintaining high-quality early years environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursery team, focusing on child-centered education.
• Manage nursery finances, staffing, health and safety.
• Partner with parents and ensure curriculum quality.

Skills

Team leadership

Relationship building

Ability to safeguard children

Positive and friendly demeanor

Education

Level 3 or above childcare qualification

Job description

Nursery Manager – Full Time – Brixton, SW9 – £47,643 per annum + amazing benefits

We put people before profit: work for a family of nurseries with heart

"You never feel alone at LEYF - there's always someone to turn to." - Selamawit, Nursery Manager

We’re the London Early Years Foundation, or LEYF Nurseries for short; a family of 43 nurseries. Our people love working for us because we focus on the child and their family, and give them the best start in life.

LEYF is known for quality teachers – we give you strong in‑house training and access to promotion. Our nurseries feel independent and community focused, and teams take care of each other. You join a family of nurseries with a great support network.

What’s in it for you?

• Lots of training, promotions and a good salary for the sector
• Generous pension at 7% from us (1% from you)
• 70% discount on childcare fees
• Up to 35 days off a year, including 8 bank holidays, 3 days off between Christmas and New Year, and your birthday (pro‑rated for part‑time hours)
• Sector‑leading parental leave
• Many other benefits that take care of you, including access to the Headspace app, shopping discounts, annual conference and money for team celebrations

"I wanted more job satisfaction, so I came back to LEYF." - Sunita, Nursery Manager

A bit about the role

"I have received a great deal of support, recognition and training, always having someone I can talk to." - Marta, Nursery Manager

We know you work in Early Years because you love helping children develop and learn. You are warm and keen to give children the best education to succeed in life.

Nursery Manager will lead the nursery team the LEYF way, putting the children at the centre. This includes being responsible for nursery finances, staffing, health and safety, partnering with parents and ensuring the quality of the curriculum.

You’ll be part of the LEYF Manager community contributing across our settings, sharing ideas and learning.

You will need:

• The right to work in the UK
• Team leadership and strong relationship building skill
• Level 3 or above childcare qualification
• Good ideas on how to maintain high quality and ratio bound environments
• An ability to safeguard and protect children
• To be reliable, positive and friendly

About the nursery

Brixton Garden Nursery and Pre‑School provides Early Years education and care to children from birth to 5 years old. The nursery boasts a wonderful outdoor space, including 3 separate areas of the garden for the babies, toddlers and pre‑school children. There is also a separate sensory room to support children with SEND and their families within the community.

The team at Brixton Garden are a longstanding staff team with a passion for supporting children and their families within the community.

You can find us in Brixton, a few minutes' walk from the train and tube stations. There are many bus routes within the area.

Apply now

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