Nursery Manager. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

Staff Match; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established nursery group in Kensington, Greater London, is seeking a highly experienced Nursery Manager. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, developing staff, and maintaining strong relationships with parents. Ideal candidates should have a Level 3 Childcare qualification, 2 years' experience in a similar role, and a track record with Ofsted inspections. The position requires a strong management style along with excellent communication skills. This role offers ongoing support and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Ongoing training and support

Career development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role.
• Track record of involvement in Ofsted Inspections.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable.
• Paediatric First Aid is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Leading by example and managing day to day nursery operations.
• Building positive relationships with parents and key interfacing groups.
• Developing staff team and conducting regular staff assessments.
• Managing budgets and keeping accurate records.
• Ensuring nursery operations run at full capacity.

Skills

Management skills

Communication skills

Team-building skills

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification or above

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced and dedicated Nursery Manager to join a well-established nursery group in Kensington, Greater London. The ideal candidate will have a hands‑on management style, excellent communication and team‑building skill.

Person Specification

• Level 3 Childcare qualification or above
• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role
• Track record of involvement in Ofsted Inspections
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable)
• Paediatric First Aid (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• Leading by example and managing day to day nursery operations
• Working closely with operations managers and managing KPI s
• Building positive relationships with parents and key interfacing groups
• Developing a staff team, managing recruitment, induction, ongoing supervisions, conducting regular staff assessments, identifying and sourcing training needs
• Supervision of the planning and preparation of activities in line with EYFS to develop all aspects of the child's interindividual learning and development
• Ensuring staff understand and adhere to all nursery policy and procedures
• Managing budgets and keep accurate records of staffing, payroll, banking, petty cash, issuing invoices and fee collection
• Managing Staff Rotas and meetings
• Maintaining accurate records to include accident, incident, medication, registers and risk assessment
• To ensure the nursery is running to its full capacity by effectively managing enquiries, conducting show‑rounds, operating a waiting list, as appropriate
• To attend out of working hours activities, to include training, staff meetings, parents evenings and special events
• Working 35 Hours per week

Benefits

• Training ongoing support and career development

Due to the nature of this job, candidates will be subject to UK eligibility checks together with Enhance Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks

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