Senior Nursery Manager — Lead & Grow Teams

Family First; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% childcare discount

Quarterly Bonus Scheme: up to £3,000

33 Days Paid Holiday

Career Growth

Health & Wellbeing Support

Company Pension Scheme

Supportive Culture

Job summary

Family First is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager for The Kentish Town Day Nursery and preschool in London. You will lead a well-established setting, maintaining high standards of care, safeguarding and education while building strong relationships with families and staff.

You will develop a skilled team, drive occupancy and oversee daily operations in a welcoming, supportive environment that values collaboration and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and develop an Early Years team.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements.
• Experience achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the nursery to maintain high-quality care.
• Drive occupancy, performance and continuous improvement.
• Ensure safeguarding and EYFS compliance across operations.
• Support staff wellbeing, training and professional development.

Skills

Team leadership

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Communication

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Level 5 leadership/management qualification

Job description

Family First is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager for The Kentish Town Day Nursery and preschool in London. You will lead a well-established setting, maintaining high standards of care, safeguarding and education while building strong relationships with families and staff.

You will develop a skilled team, drive occupancy and oversee daily operations in a welcoming, supportive environment that values collaboration and professional growth.