Nursery Manager: Lead Operations & Growth

JEM Childcare Solutions Limited; Catford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Employee Discounted Childcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexibility to work around your life;

Recognition and rewards

Job summary

JEM Childcare Solutions Limited in Catford, London, is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a busy nursery, guiding staff, driving occupancy growth, and ensuring high standards of care and learning in line with Ofsted expectations.

The ideal candidate will hold Level 3 Early Years or higher, have at least 4 years in early years with 2 in management, and be confident in safeguarding, EYFS, and budgets. Salary ranges around £50k–£55k depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Level 3+ Early Years / Childcare qualification required.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in early years, with at least 2 years in a management or team-leading role.
• Experience leading or supporting Ofsted inspections.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and health & safety practices.
• Experience managing nursery teams, occupancy, and budgets.
• Deliver high-quality care and learning while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the nursery setting and support occupancy growth.
• Manage and lead nursery staff and operations.
• Support successful Ofsted inspections and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure high-quality care and early learning in line with EYFS.
• Manage budgets and safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Team supervision

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

JEM Childcare Solutions Limited in Catford, London, is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a busy nursery, guiding staff, driving occupancy growth, and ensuring high standards of care and learning in line with Ofsted expectations.

The ideal candidate will hold Level 3 Early Years or higher, have at least 4 years in early years with 2 in management, and be confident in safeguarding, EYFS, and budgets. Salary ranges around £50k–£55k depending on experience.