Nursery Manager - Step Up Opportunity

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Uxbridge (MA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

VD Recruitment is partnering with a Montessori nursery in Uxbridge to recruit an experienced Deputy/Assistant Manager ready to progress to Nursery Manager. The role emphasizes strong EYFS knowledge, leadership, and managing day-to-day operations within a small, growing nursery setting.

The successful candidate will join a friendly team, support staff development, and contribute to ongoing improvements while working 40 hours a week in a role with opportunities to shape the service.

Qualifications

• Strong EYFS knowledge and leadership skills to oversee day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Experience as Nursery Manager, Deputy or Assistant Manager with around 3 years of senior childcare experience expected.
• Support and guidance provided as you develop into the role and progress within the growing nursery group.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Leading, supporting and motivating staff to deliver high-quality childcare and education.
• Ensuring high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and EYFS practice.
• Maintaining professional relationships with children, parents, colleagues and external professionals.
• Working with management to implement ideas and develop the setting.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Leadership skills

Education

Childcare qualifications

Job description

Salary: £34,000 – £38,000 + Benefits, including free parking

40 hours per week | Between 7:30am and 6:30pm

VD Recruitment is proud to be working in partnership with a leading group of independent Montessori nurseries in West London.

We are looking for an experienced Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager or Acting Manager who is ready to take the next step in their career and progress into a Nursery Manager position.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, newly established Montessori nursery in Uxbridge, registered for up to 50 children aged 2–5 years. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a real impact, introduce new ideas and work closely with a supportive and enthusiastic management team.

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate, motivated and ambitious childcare professional who has strong EYFS knowledge and the leadership skills to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the nursery.

You may already be an experienced Nursery Manager, or you could be an established Deputy/Assistant Manager with around 3 years' senior childcare experience who is now ready to step up.

You will receive support and guidance as you develop into the role, with the opportunity to build your management experience and progress your career within a growing nursery group.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the smooth and effective day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Leading, supporting and motivating the staff team to deliver consistently high-quality childcare and education.
• Ensuring children receive a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care and development.
• Promoting positive and professional relationships with children, parents, colleagues and external professionals.
• Maintaining and promoting high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and EYFS practice.
• Ensuring the nursery operates in accordance with all relevant legislation, policies and compliance requirements.
• Supporting staff development, performance and training.
• Taking responsibility for delegated tasks and contributing to the continuous improvement of the nursery.
• Working closely with the Directors and management team to implement ideas and develop the setting.
• Supporting other members of the nursery team and creating a positive, professional working environment.

You will be joining a friendly and progressive team where you can have genuine input into the development of a new nursery setting, implement your own ideas and develop your leadership and management skills.

If you have the relevant qualifications and experience and are ready to take the next step in your childcare career, we would love to hear from you.