Nursery Manager (New nursery opening October 2025)

Connected Recruitment Limited; Brentford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare recruitment agency is seeking a Nursery Manager for a new nursery opening in Brentford in October 2025. The role involves delivering an educational curriculum, managing a team, and fostering relationships with parents. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and passion for early childhood education. This position offers benefits including childcare discounts and generous holiday leave.

Benefits

Discount on Childcare Fees

Fun social events

Celebration of hard work

33 days holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a team of up to 12 staff.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to build excellent relationships with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an Early Years curriculum incorporating Montessori, HighScope, and EYFS.
• Create a welcoming environment for parents and children.
• Manage nursery communications with parents.

Skills

Experience as Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager

Strong knowledge of EYFS and children’s learning and development

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong planning, budgeting and organisational skills

Experience in dealing with external organisations

Education

NVQ/Cache Level 3 Diploma in Early Years

Montessori Diploma

Early Years Degree or QTS

Job description

Tel: [phone]; [e-mail]; 24a Popes Lane, London, W5 4NB

Overview

Nursery Manager (New nursery opening October 2025)

Location: Brentford / Kew TW9 (New nursery opening in October 2025)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Qualification: NVQ/Cache Level 3 or equivalent

Responsibilities

• 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 a Birthday day off
• 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
• 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

To apply

To apply for this job, please send us your CV quoting reference: 55793581