Nursery Manager
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Nursery Manager – (75% Childcare Discount)
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus a quarterly bonus scheme worth up to £3,000 per year*
Hours: Full Time (40 hours per week)
Location: The Kentish Town Day Nursery and preschool (good public transport links)
Be Valued. Be Supported. Be Inspired.
At The Kentish Town Day Nursery and preschool we’re looking for a confident and experienced Nursery Manager to lead our well-established nursery and continue building a positive, high-quality environment for children, families and colleagues.
You’ll have the opportunity to lead with confidence, develop a strong team and create a nursery culture where children thrive, families feel supported and colleagues enjoy coming to work. With supportive senior leadership, strong team foundations and the freedom to make a genuine impact, this is an exciting opportunity for an Early Years leader who takes pride in delivering outstanding care and education.
Your Benefits
We believe great childcare starts with a happy, supported team. Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of Family First:
- Quarterly
Bonus Scheme: Earn up to
£3,000 per year in additional bonuses, subject to terms
and conditions.
- 75%
Childcare Discount
- 33 Days
Paid Holiday: 24 days
annual leave, plus bank holidays and your birthday off
- Career
Growth: Tailored
training, professional development and opportunities to progress
- Health
& Wellbeing Support: Access a
confidential employee assistance and wellbeing programme.
- Company
Pension Scheme
- Supportive Culture: Join a
passionate, dedicated team that values collaboration and
high-quality childcare
The Role
As Nursery Manager, you’ll take the lead in the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care, education and safeguarding. You’ll inspire your team, build strong relationships with families and drive the nursery forward, creating an environment where children and colleagues can thrive.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Child
Safety & Safeguarding: Ensure the safety and
wellbeing of all children, maintaining robust
safeguarding procedures and a safe, nurturing environment.
- EYFS
& Compliance: Ensure the effective implementation
of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
and maintain compliance with all relevant statutory
and regulatory requirements.
- Team
Leadership & Development: Lead, motivate and
develop your nursery team, encouraging professional
growth, collaboration and consistently high standards
of practice.
- Parent
Partnerships: Build strong, positive relationships
with families through clear communication, trust and a
shared commitment to each child’s development.
- Nursery
Operations: Oversee the effective day-to-day running
of the nursery, maintaining an organised, welcoming
and well-managed setting.
- Occupancy &
Performance: Drive nursery occupancy and overall
performance, supporting the continued success and
growth of the setting.
- Ofsted
& Quality Improvement: Lead Ofsted preparation and
inspections, ensuring the nursery maintains high
standards and is continually improving the quality of
care and education.
- Staff
Wellbeing: Support the wellbeing, engagement and
development of your team, fostering a positive and
professional workplace culture.
- Quality Care &
Education: Ensure children receive high-quality,
engaging and age-appropriate learning experiences
that support their individual needs and development.
About You
You’re an experienced, confident and approachable Early Years leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality childcare and education. You enjoy developing people, maintaining high standards and creating a positive nursery environment where children, families and colleagues feel valued and supported.
You understand the importance of effective leadership, strong safeguarding practices and building a team that works together to achieve the best outcomes for children.
Essential:
- Full and relevant
Level 3 childcare qualification.
- Previous Nursery
Management experience.
- Strong knowledge of
the EYFS statutory framework and safeguarding requirements.
- Experience leading
and developing teams within an Early Years setting.
- A
passion for delivering high-quality childcare
and education.
Desirable:
- Level 5
qualification in Childcare, Leadership or Management.
- Experience of
achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes.
Why Join Us?
Kentish Town Day Nursery offers the opportunity to lead a well-established setting with supportive senior leadership, strong team foundations and the freedom to make a real difference. As part of the Family First Group, you’ll benefit from a positive working culture, opportunities for professional development and the support you need to grow as a leader while creating an exceptional nursery experience for every child.
Apply today and take the next step in your Early Years leadership career, where you’ll be supported, appreciated and inspired every day.
Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Kentish Town Day Nursery is
part of the Family First Group where we take great care to
treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and
responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an
adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of
opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children
and families according to their individual needs.
Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion
or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual
orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity,
ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place
within the Family First Group