Nursery Manager Maternity Cover

Storal; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Storal is seeking a passionate Nursery Manager for maternity cover at Smart Start Nursery School in Gravesend. The role focuses on leading a team, promoting high standards of childcare, and fostering relationships with parents. Offering competitive salary and numerous benefits, it’s a chance to join a reputable nursery group committed to nurturing both children and educators.

Benefits

Annual wellness day off

Company sick pay

Access to retail discounts through Perkbox

25 days holiday

Performance related bonuses

Dedicated learning and development support

Confidential counselling sessions through Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven managerial experience within an early years setting.
• Understanding of special educational needs and equality of opportunity.
• Proven experience within nursery administration, with a commercial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of childcare are delivered.
• Promote the setting through local marketing and achieve high occupancy.
• Create longstanding relationships with parents and educators.

Skills

Team Leadership

Childcare Standards

Marketing

Relationship Building

Education

Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification or equivalent

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Storal

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Gravesend, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Nursery Manager Maternity Cover

• Smart Start Nursery School by Storal
• Overcliffe, Gravesend, DA11
• Nursery Manager
• Full Time, 40 Hours per week, Monday to Friday

Located in two Victorian townhouses in Gravesend, Smart Start Nursery School is a wonderful start to a child’s learning story.

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Nursery Manager who excels in team leadership andwill contribute to the effective and successful running of the nursery in accordance with Storal’s values.

You'll ensure the highest standards of childcare are delivered, instilling a love of learning to the educator team and children in our care.

As part of your role you'll deliver high setting occupancy, promote the setting through local marketing and attract and develop the highest quality of educators to be a part of your team.

You'll be an inspiring leader to the educator team, whilst creating an effective parent partnership by creating longstanding relationships.

About you:

• Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification or equivalent
• Proven managerial experience within an early years setting
• Understanding of special educational needs and equality of opportunity
• Proven experience within nursery administration, with a commercial mindset
• Passionate about delivering high standards of childcare
  

What we can offer you:

Salary: Competitive- dependent onexperience and qualifications

• Annual wellness day off
• Company sick pay
• Access to retail and other discounts through Perkbox
• 25 days holiday
• Performance related bonuses
• Dedicated learning and development support
• Access to one-to-one confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme

About us:

Storal isa group of nurseries across England. It is our vision to be the nursery group that every family and educator wants to be part of. Our values are built around creating this environment for teams and children. We believe in high standards, praising each other, pulling together as a team whilst actively helping others to grow and that’s only the beginning of the story. We do what we say we do and if you align with this approach, then a Storal nursery is the place for you.

Storal is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees will be subject to background checks, enhanced DBS checks and reference checks.