Position: Nursery Manager / Head Teacher
Location: Bromley, BR5
Setting: Small, family run nursery ( 25 Place setting)
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
Job Description
Our client is a well-established, family-run early years nursery in Bromley with a strong community feel and a maximum capacity of 25 children. They are seeking an experienced and committed Nursery Manager / Head Teacher to lead the setting and maintain high standards of care and education.
This is a hands-on leadership role, with time spent working directly in the rooms, delivering phonics sessions, and role modelling best practice to the staff team.
Role Overview
The Nursery Manager / Head Teacher will be responsible for the overall management, educational leadership, and daily operations of the nursery. The role combines strategic leadership with practical classroom involvement, making it ideal for a manager who enjoys leading from the front.
Key Responsibilities
* Overall management of the nursery in line with EYFS, safeguarding, and Ofsted requirements
* Lead on teaching and learning, including delivery of phonics sessions
* Maintain high-quality practice through in-room role modelling and staff mentoring
* Manage staff performance, supervision, appraisals, and development
* Oversee curriculum planning, observations, assessments, and progress tracking
* Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements
* Build positive relationships with parents, carers, and external professionals
* Work collaboratively with the nursery owners to support ongoing development
Candidate Requirements
* Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 6, EYTS, or QTS desirable)
* Previous experience as a Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, or Head Teacher
* Strong knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted frameworks
* Confidence in delivering phonics and supporting early literacy
* Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a small staff team
* Excellent organisational and communication skills
Benefits
* Supportive, family-run setting with a stable staff team
* Small nursery allowing for a child-centred, personalised approach
* Competitive salary, dependent on experience and qualifications
* Opportunity to combine leadership with hands-on teaching
This position would suit an experienced early years leader seeking a smaller, close-knit setting where they can make a meaningful impact