Nursery Manager

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Incentives

Career growth

Supportive management

Provident fund & medical aid

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead operations at the Richards Bay facility. You will oversee staff, curriculum delivery, child welfare, and parent relations, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and high-quality learning environment that complies with regulatory standards.

You will manage daily operations, admissions, scheduling, budgets, and engagement with families while fostering a positive culture for children, staff, and the community in this senior leadership role.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education or Management.
• Significant experience in a nursery management or senior leadership role.
• Strong understanding of childcare regulations and best practices in early years education.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and support the nursery staff team, fostering a positive and professional working environment.
• Oversee the implementation of the curriculum and ensure high standards of early childhood education are maintained.
• Manage daily operations, including admissions, scheduling, and resource allocation, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with parents, addressing concerns and promoting engagement.
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children attending the nursery, implementing robust safeguarding policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Budget management

Curriculum development

Regulatory compliance

Operations management

Staff supervision

Education

Early Childhood Education qualification

Management qualification

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Nursery Manager to oversee operations at their facility in Richards Bay . This leadership role involves managing all aspects of the nursery, including staff supervision, curriculum development, child welfare, and parent relations. You will be responsible for ensuring the nursery provides a safe, stimulating, and high-quality learning environment that meets all regulatory standards. This is a challenging yet rewarding opportunity for a motivated individual to lead a team, drive educational excellence, and foster a positive culture for children, staff, and families within the community, maintaining the highest standards of childcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and support the nursery staff team, fostering a positive and professional working environment.
• Oversee the implementation of the curriculum and ensure high standards of early childhood education are maintained.
• Manage daily operations, including admissions, scheduling, and resource allocation, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with parents, addressing concerns and promoting engagement.
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children attending the nursery, implementing robust safeguarding policies.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education or Management.
• Significant experience in a nursery management or senior leadership role.
• Strong understanding of childcare regulations and best practices in early years education.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership training.
• A supportive and dynamic management team.
• Contribution to provident fund and medical aid.