Startup Nursery Manager: Build & Lead a High-Impact Team

Bright Beginnings Herts; Aldenham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A new children's nursery is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead, manage, and grow from inception, ensuring outstanding early years education. The role includes overseeing daily operations, recruiting and training staff, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding and educational standards. Essential qualifications include a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education, along with experience in nursery management and knowledge of the EYFS framework. This position offers a chance to shape the nursery's culture and operational procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience of nursery management or deputy management experience.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and current safeguarding legislation.
• Proven experience of working with OFSTED requirements and inspection processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the nursery from inception.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and education standards.
• Recruit, train, and lead a high-performing team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Knowledge of EYFS

Budget management

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Level 5 or higher in Early Years or Leadership

Tools

Nursery management software

Job description

A new children's nursery is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead, manage, and grow from inception, ensuring outstanding early years education. The role includes overseeing daily operations, recruiting and training staff, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding and educational standards. Essential qualifications include a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education, along with experience in nursery management and knowledge of the EYFS framework. This position offers a chance to shape the nursery's culture and operational procedures.