Nursery Manager: Lead & Grow a Caring Team

Nina's nursery; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Referral programme

Leadership development opportunities

Warm, caring setting

Job summary

Nina's Nursery in Greater London is seeking an ambitious Nursery Manager to lead our team and shape the next chapter.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, support staff development, and keep children's wellbeing and safeguarding at the heart of every decision.

We welcome capable Deputy Managers aiming for a first Nursery Manager role and experienced managers seeking new challenges in a warm, caring setting.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience within an early years setting.
• A Diploma of Higher Education is required.
• Commitment to children's wellbeing, safety and individual development.
• Ability to lead by example and develop others.
• Willingness to learn, take on new responsibilities and welcome feedback.
• Confidence to turn ideas into practical improvements.
• Belief that children thrive when they feel secure, understood and valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day running of a warm, welcoming nursery.
• Inspire and support the team, building confidence and practice.
• Keep children's wellbeing, safety and individual needs at the centre of decisions.
• Maintain high standards of care, learning and safeguarding.
• Introduce thoughtful improvements and opportunities for development.
• Build trusting relationships with parents and carers, making them feel part of nursery life.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Organisational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Diploma of Higher Education

Job description

Nina's Nursery in Greater London is seeking an ambitious Nursery Manager to lead our team and shape the next chapter.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, support staff development, and keep children's wellbeing and safeguarding at the heart of every decision.

We welcome capable Deputy Managers aiming for a first Nursery Manager role and experienced managers seeking new challenges in a warm, caring setting.