Job Title: Nursery ManagerJob Summary:*About Us:* Harmony House is a well-established and highly regarded nursery dedicated to providing exceptional early years education and care. We create a nurturing, stimulating, and safe environment where children can explore, learn, and grow. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Nursery Manager to lead our dedicated team and uphold our high standards.*Job Description:**Role Overview:* The Nursery Manager will be responsible for the overall management and day-to-day operations of Harmony House. This includes ensuring the highest standards of care and education, compliance with regulatory requirements, effective staff management, and maintaining positive relationships with parents and guardians.Please see attached job description for a breakdown of the responsibilities of the role.*Qualifications and Experience:** A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years Education (Level 5 or higher preferred).* 3 years proven experience in a managerial role within an early years setting.* Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.* Excellent leadership and communication skills.* Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.* A current pediatric first aid certificate.* An enhanced DBS check on the update service (or willingness to obtain one).*Benefits:** Competitive salary of £32,000 per annum (increasing to £35,000 after successful probation).* Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.* A supportive and collaborative working environment.* Generous holiday entitlement.Job Type: Full-timePay: £32,000.00 per yearBenefits:* Company events* Company pension* Free parking* On-site parking* Sick payAbility to commute/relocate:* Hornchurch: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)Education:* Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)Experience:* Nursery: 3 years (preferred)Language:* English (preferred)Licence/Certification:* Driving Licence (preferred)Work authorisation:* United Kingdom (preferred)Work Location: In personApplication deadline: 20/02/2026