Nursery Manager New Nursery Opening Islington

FIG LAKE HEALTHCARE LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare service provider is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a new nursery opening in Islington by March 2026. This role involves setting up the nursery, recruiting staff, ensuring compliance with education standards, and building relationships with parents and the local community. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 3 Early Years qualification and have strong leadership skills to create an excellent learning environment for children.

Qualifications

• Experience in a management role within an early years setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding policies.
• Ability to create and maintain high learning standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the set-up and launch of the nursery.
• Recruit and mentor the nursery team.
• Ensure high standards of safeguarding and EYFS delivery.
• Manage occupancy and parent relationships.
• Handle budgeting and regulatory compliance.
• Create an inclusive environment for children.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safeguarding knowledge

EYFS delivery

Budget management

Relationship building

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Job Description

Nursery Manager New Nursery Opening (Islington)

From £45,000 per year | 40 hours per week

Start Date

Nursery opening end of March 2026

Location

Islington, London

Employment Type

Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Nursery Manager to lead a brand-new nursery setting opening in Islington in March 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong leader who wants to shape a high-quality early years environment from the very beginning.

The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing the team, creating an excellent learning culture, ensuring full compliance, and driving the operational success of the nursery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full set-up and launch of the nursery ahead of the March 2026 opening
• Recruit, mentor, and manage the nursery team
• Ensure high standards of safeguarding, EYFS delivery, and health & safety
• Manage occupancy, parent relationships, and overall nursery performance
• Handle budgeting, staffing, rotas, documentation, and regulatory compliance
• Create a warm, inclusive, and engaging environment for children and families
• Build strong community and local partnerships

Requirements

Level 3 Early Years qualificat...