Nursery Manager
Salary: From £44,000 per year
Hours: Full-time (38 hours/week)
Contract: Permanent
About the Role
This is a bilingual nursery providing high-quality care and education for children aged 8 months to 4 years. The Nursery is seeking an experienced and motivated Nursery Manager to lead our team.
This is a supernumerary leadership role, focused on managing the nursery, supporting staff, and ensuring outstanding standards of care and education.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the day-to-day running of the nursery
Ensure compliance with EYFS, safeguarding, and Ofsted requirements
Manage, support, and develop staff through supervision and appraisals
Build strong relationships with parents and handle queries professionally
Oversee curriculum delivery (EYFS & Montessori approach)
Maintain accurate records, reports, and administrative systems
Ensure health & safety standards and risk assessments are followed
Support occupancy targets and general nursery operations
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum Level 3 Childcare qualification (required)
Level 5, Level 6, BA in Early Years, or EYTS/EYPS (preferred)
Experience as a Nursery Manager (1+ year) or Deputy Manager (3+ years)
Strong knowledge of EYFS framework
Experience in team leadership and staff management
Confident working in partnership with parents
Skills & Attributes
Strong leadership and organisational skills
Excellent communication (written and spoken English essential)
Positive, proactive, and team-focused attitude
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively
Benefits
7 weeks paid holiday (increasing with service)
Paid sick leave
Christmas bonus
Free healthy meals and lunches
Cycle to Work scheme
If this role of ‘Nursery Manager’ sparks your interest, please apply by contacting Mike Koutsofta at GSL Education.
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