Senior Nursery Manager – Leadership & Safeguarding

MP Training and Recruitment; Esher; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 75%

Enhanced parental leave

25 days annual leave

Extra leave purchase option

Pension

Wellbeing benefits and 24/7 virtual GP

Job summary

Bright Horizons Hinchley Wood Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking a nursery leader to guide a dedicated team, delivering outstanding care and education. You will serve as Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring safeguarding policies are implemented and staff are supported in their development.

You will build strong partnerships with parents and professionals, drive occupancy and retention, and contribute to budget management while promoting an inclusive culture and high standards of quality care.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience in an Early Years leadership role.
• Experience with regulatory inspection leading to a ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ outcome.
• Confident decision maker with leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection.
• Ability to develop trust with colleagues and parents.
• Good communication with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, support, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and oversee safeguarding policies.
• Contribute to succession planning and staff development.
• Maintain partnerships with parents and professionals.
• Support the nursery's commercial success through retention, occupancy and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Communication

Decision making

Partnership building

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Bright Horizons Hinchley Wood Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking a nursery leader to guide a dedicated team, delivering outstanding care and education. You will serve as Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring safeguarding policies are implemented and staff are supported in their development.

You will build strong partnerships with parents and professionals, drive occupancy and retention, and contribute to budget management while promoting an inclusive culture and high standards of quality care.