Nursery Manager (New Nursery Opening)

Connected Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization is seeking a Nursery Manager for a new nursery in Kew Richmond. This role offers the opportunity to manage an Early Years curriculum while fostering a positive environment for children and staff. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in nursery management and a passion for delivering exceptional educational experiences. Benefits include childcare fee discounts, generous holidays, and employee well-being programs.

Benefits

Discount on Childcare Fees

Fun social events throughout the year

33 days holidays per annum

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience as Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and children's learning and development.
• Excellent staff management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage nursery setting and deliver an Early Years curriculum.
• Create a warm and welcoming environment for parents and children.
• Recruit, develop, and manage a team of up to 12 staff.

Skills

Staff management

Innovation

Communication

Planning and budgeting

Passion for early years education

Education

NVQ/Cache Level 3 Diploma in Early Years

Montessori Diploma

Early Years Degree

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

Role: Nursery Manager

Location: Kew Richmond (Brand new nursery opening in July 2025)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £45000-£50000 P/A

Qualification: NVQ/Cache Level 3 or equivalent

Why join our client’s Family?

You are an amazing Early Years Educator who has experience of managing staff, likes to take the initiative and wants to develop and grow your nursery. You may already be a Nursery Manager or you may be ready for the next step; whichever way, this is a great opportunity.

With over 40 years of experience and many Ofsted Outstanding grades, our client can offer you the support you need to deliver your goals and create an outstanding nursery environment.

Our client believes that a well-cared-for team results in well-cared-for children. They strive to offer staff every opportunity to develop with us to reach their full potential. We offer in-house and external training (wherever possible within working hours), including in exciting disciplines such as Forest School Leadership and Montessori. When you join our client you join the whole group, so you will have the support of other Nursery Managers, Senior Managers and Head Office staff, and you join a team that offers Outstanding childcare.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager who is ready for a new greater challenge. You will be responsible for managing your nursery setting including:

• Delivering an Early Years curriculum which incorporates Montessori, HighScope and EYFS;
• Creating a warm and welcoming environment for parents and children;
• Recruiting, developing and managing a team of up to 12 staff;
• Selling the nursery to new parents including conducting viewings;
• Responding to all enquiries, both internal and external, in a timely manner;
• Ongoing nursery communications with parents including weekly newsletters;
• Operational planning;
• Budgetary management and reporting;
• Building excellent relationships with children, parents and colleagues;
• Promoting child welfare and ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed;
• Contributing to the reputation of our client’s Nursery Group.

Benefits

• Discount on Childcare Fees (50% from day one increasing to 66% with service);
• Fun social events throughout the year and an annual Christmas party;
• Celebration of hard work - bonuses, vouchers and social events;
• 33 days holidays per annum with Birthday day off;
• Discounts on high street shops such as Asda, Currys and PC World;
• Wellbeing Centre;
• Employee Assistance Programme.

What you will bring

• Experience as Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager;
• NVQ/Cache Level 3 Diploma in Early Years, NNEB, Montessori Diploma, Early Years Degree or QTS;
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and children’s learning and development;
• Leadership acumen;
• Excellent staff management skills;
• Experience in dealing with external organisations;
• Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication;
• Self-motivation, innovation and a positive outlook;
• Strong planning, budgeting and organisational skills;
• Lots of energy; and above all,
• A passion for delivering amazing educational experiences to children.

An Enhanced DBS check and reference checks will be carried out prior to employment.