Nursery Manager | Lead a warm, impact-driven team

SRC Community; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A community nursery in Kennington is looking for a Nursery Manager to lead operations and staff while ensuring high-quality childcare services. The successful candidate will need experience in a nursery leadership role and hold a Level 3 qualification in childcare. Responsibilities include managing staff, overseeing enrolments, and maintaining safeguarding standards. Benefits include a pension scheme, paid leave, and childcare discounts. Employment requires UK work authorization, and the closing date for applications is January 16, 2026.

Benefits

3% pension scheme

Time off in lieu

25 to 30 days paid annual leave

30% childcare discount

Complimentary staff Christmas event

Free lunches

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 qualification or above in childcare.
• 3 years of post-qualifying experience in a leadership role in a Nursery setting.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage staff, providing guidance and training.
• Ensure full nursery management coverage.
• Collaborate with management committee to set nursery policies.
• Act as designated safeguarding lead.
• Support children with SEND and liaise with external agencies.
• Maintain GDPR-compliant child records.

Skills

Leadership

Strong numeracy skills

Budget management

Knowledge of EYFS

Child protection understanding

Communication

Education

Level 3 qualification in childcare

Job description

A community nursery in Kennington is looking for a Nursery Manager to lead operations and staff while ensuring high-quality childcare services. The successful candidate will need experience in a nursery leadership role and hold a Level 3 qualification in childcare. Responsibilities include managing staff, overseeing enrolments, and maintaining safeguarding standards. Benefits include a pension scheme, paid leave, and childcare discounts. Employment requires UK work authorization, and the closing date for applications is January 16, 2026.