Nursery Manager: Launch & Lead a Brand-New Setting

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Brentford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Discounted childcare

Health and wellbeing programme

Benefits and rewards portal

Team events and celebrations

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited seeks a Nursery Manager to lead the launch and daily operations of a brand-new nursery. You will build a high-performing team, establish a child-centred culture and ensure exceptional care and education from day one.

You will drive occupancy, manage budgets and staffing, and ensure EYFS and safeguarding compliance while inspiring staff and families alike.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or above required.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Nursery Manager.
• Experience managing a large nursery setting.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements.
• Experience leading, motivating and developing nursery teams.
• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Experience managing occupancy, budgets and day-to-day nursery operations.
• Passion for delivering outstanding early years education.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful opening and day-to-day management of the new nursery.
• Recruit, develop, and inspire a high-performing early years team.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and child-centred culture throughout the nursery.
• Ensure the highest standards of care, education, and safeguarding are maintained.
• Oversee occupancy, staffing, budgets, and operational performance.
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and the local community.
• Support staff through coaching, mentoring, and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with EYFS requirements, Ofsted standards, and nursery policies.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain outstanding standards across the setting.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Leadership

Team development

Budget management

Communication

Occupancy management

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 EY qualification

Job description

Willing Care Recruitment Limited seeks a Nursery Manager to lead the launch and daily operations of a brand-new nursery. You will build a high-performing team, establish a child-centred culture and ensure exceptional care and education from day one.

You will drive occupancy, manage budgets and staffing, and ensure EYFS and safeguarding compliance while inspiring staff and families alike.