Nursery Manager | Lead 30-Place Early Years Setting

VN Appointments; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Competitive salary

Immediate start

Job summary

VN Appointments is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming 30-place day nursery in Tower Hamlets for an experienced and passionate Nursery Manager. You will lead day-to-day operations, ensure high standards of care and education, and drive staff development in a supportive team environment.

The role offers a competitive salary of £35,000–£47,000 per annum, full-time (40 hours/week), with ASAP start and opportunities to shape a thriving nursery and build strong relationships with families.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Nursery Manager or equivalent role.
• Strong EYFS knowledge and safeguarding understanding.
• Proven ability to lead and develop nursery staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day nursery operations and staffing ratios.
• Lead, motivate and develop the team of early years professionals.
• Ensure EYFS, safeguarding, health & safety and Ofsted compliance.
• Monitor children's development and wellbeing; maintain records.

Skills

Nursery management

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Staff development

Communication

Organisation

Team leadership

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

VN Appointments is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming 30-place day nursery in Tower Hamlets for an experienced and passionate Nursery Manager. You will lead day-to-day operations, ensure high standards of care and education, and drive staff development in a supportive team environment.

The role offers a competitive salary of £35,000–£47,000 per annum, full-time (40 hours/week), with ASAP start and opportunities to shape a thriving nursery and build strong relationships with families.