Nursery Manager — Growth & Impact Leader (Flexible Hours)

JEM Childcare Solutions Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Employee Discounted Childcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexibility to work around life

Recognition and rewards

Job summary

JEM Childcare Solutions in Thornton Heath, Croydon, is seeking a Nursery Manager for a packaway nursery. The role covers leadership of staff, occupancy growth, and ensuring high standards of care within EYFS guidelines.

Salary around £38k with a 40-hour week and 22 days annual leave, plus pension and perks. The ideal candidate will have Level 3 Early Years, at least 4 years in the sector including management, strong safeguarding knowledge, and experience with Ofsted inspections to drive

Qualifications

• Level 3 or above Early Years / Childcare qualification (full and relevant).
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in early years, including 2 years’ in a management or team-leading role.
• Experience leading or supporting Ofsted inspections.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and health & safety practices.
• Experience managing nursery teams, occupancy, and budgets.
• Deliver high-quality care and learning while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Grow occupancy and drive improvements across the nursery.
• Lead staff, ensure high standards of care and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Staff leadership

Ofsted readiness

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Budget management

Occupancy growth

Education

Level 3 Early Years / Childcare

Job description

JEM Childcare Solutions in Thornton Heath, Croydon, is seeking a Nursery Manager for a packaway nursery. The role covers leadership of staff, occupancy growth, and ensuring high standards of care within EYFS guidelines.

Salary around £38k with a 40-hour week and 22 days annual leave, plus pension and perks. The ideal candidate will have Level 3 Early Years, at least 4 years in the sector including management, strong safeguarding knowledge, and experience with Ofsted inspections to drive