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• Joyful Star Nursery

  

  Nursery Room Leader

  13 days ago

  London

  Join Our Team at Joyful Star Nursery! Salary: £29,120 per annum Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30am-6:30pm (40 hours per week) Location: Bermondsey, SE16 We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Room Leader to join our small, friendly, and professional team. Our nursery cares for up to 20 children aged 2–5 years, and we are seeking someone who is passionate about leading a team and supporting children’s learning and development. Ideal Candidate: • Minimum Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification, • At least 1 years’ experience leading a room or team in a nursery or early years setting, • Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to use initiative, • Strong knowledge of the EYFS and experience in planning and monitoring children’s learning and development, • Leading and supporting the team to provide high-quality care and education, • Overseeing the planning and delivery of daily activities in line with the nursery’s curriculum and the EYFS framework, • Acting as Key Person, maintaining accurate learning and development records, • Excellent rates of pay, • Opportunities for professional development and training, • Generous childcare discount, • Pension scheme, • Company events At Joyful Star Nursery, safeguarding is central to our practice. We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of all children and expect every member of staff to share this commitment. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to an enhanced DBS check, including the children’s barred list. Successful candidates are also required to complete safeguarding training as part of their induction. In line with our safer recruitment procedures, references will be obtained and applicants must complete a self-disclosure form. If you are passionate about early years leadership and want to be part of a supportive and caring team, we’d love to hear from you!

• Joyful Star Nursery

  

  Senior Nursery Practitioner

  13 days ago

  London

  Join Our Team at Joyful Star Nursery! Salary: £24,570 per annum Working Hours: 34 hours per week across 5 days Location: Bermondsey, SE16 We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Nursery Practitioner to join our small, friendly, and professional team. Our nursery cares for up to 20 children aged 2–5 years, and we are seeking someone who is fun, energetic, and passionate about supporting children’s learning and development. Ideal Candidate: • Minimum Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification, • At least 2 years’ experience working with children aged in a nursery setting, • Ability to lead by example and model best practice, • Confidence in supporting and mentoring junior staff, • Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to use initiative, • Excellent understanding of the EYFS and experience in planning and monitoring children’s learning and development, • Supporting the Room Leader in leading the nursery team to provide high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS, • Planning and delivering activities that support children’s learning and development in line with the EYFS, • Leading by example and modelling outstanding practice in learning, behaviour management and care, • Acting as Key Person, maintaining accurate learning and development records, • Excellent rates of pay, • Opportunities for professional development and training, • Generous childcare discount, • Pension scheme, • Company events At Joyful Star Nursery, safeguarding is central to our practice. We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of all children and expect every member of staff to share this commitment. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to an enhanced DBS check, including the children’s barred list. Successful candidates are also required to complete safeguarding training as part of their induction. In line with our safer recruitment procedures, references will be obtained and applicants must complete a self-disclosure form. If you are passionate about early years leadership and want to be part of a supportive and caring team, we’d love to hear from you!

• Busy Bees

  

  Nursery Manager

  2 days ago

  London

  Role Overview: Nursery Manager – Busy Bees Westminster (Central London) Busy Bees, the UK’s leading nursery group, is looking for an experienced and passionate Nursery Manager to lead our highly rated Westminster nursery. If you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification (or above) and have at least two years’ leadership experience in an early years setting, we’d love to welcome your expertise, creativity, and child‑centred approach. Busy Bees Benefits, we believe in rewarding our teams. You’ll receive: • Competitive salary + up to 25% annual bonus, • Significant childcare discount, • Up to 33 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays), • Your birthday off every year, • Enhanced family leave + return‑to‑work bonus, • Ongoing training & career progression, • Access to Hive benefits and wellbeing hub, • Menopause support via Peppy, • Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders, • Financial wellbeing tools via Salary Finance, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Cushon pension, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance, • Opportunities to travel internationally and learn global best practice Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities:, • Lead & Inspire: Drive excellence and motivate your team., • Quality Improvement: Enhance educational programs and operational processes., • Compliance: Ensure a safe and secure environment, meeting all regulations., • Financial Oversight: Manage budgets and resources effectively., • Engagement: Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community. We’re seeking a passionate, ambitious Nursery Manager who is committed to delivering the highest standards of early years education and care. In this role, you will: • Lead and inspire your team to deliver exceptional childcare and strong EYFS practice, • Drive quality improvement, enhancing educational programmes and daily operations, • Ensure full compliance, maintaining a safe, secure, and well‑managed environment, • Oversee budgets, staffing, and resources, ensuring efficient and effective nursery operations, • Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the wider community, • A Level 3 childcare qualification (NNEB, BTEC, CACHE, NVQ), • Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager, • Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, • A commercially minded approach with excellent attention to detail

• Diverse Recruitment Group

  

  Nursery Practitioner

  21 days ago

  London

  • Plan and deliver engaging activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to support children's physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development., • Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment that encourages exploration and creativity., • Monitor and record children's progress, identifying and addressing developmental milestones and needs., • Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver high-quality childcare services., • Build positive relationships with children, parents, and carers, ensuring effective communication and partnership working., • Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection regulations., • Support children's personal care needs, including feeding, changing, and hygiene, while promoting independence. Level 3 is required.

• Little Elms Daycare Nurseries

  

  Nursery Room Manager (Maternity Cover)

  29 days ago

  London

  ?? £1000 Welcome Bonus The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We are currently for a skilled and experienced Nursery Room Leader / Manager to be based in our Shirley Nursery. The nursery offers state-of-the-art facilities, combining bright and spacious indoor rooms along with fabulous outdoor areas. You can earn up to £28,500.00 per annum working Full time (40 hours per week) – 4 days a week or 5 days at 8.30am to 5.30pm. To be considered for the Nursery Room Leader / Room Manager role you must have: • At least 1 years’ experience in a Nursery Room Leader role or equivalent, • Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years childcare, • Excellent knowledge & understanding of the EYFS & Statutory framework, • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), • Ability to use your own initiative, • New Starter £1000 Welcome bonus!!!, • Excellent rates of pay., • Service recognition awards – get an extra day’s annual leave, for each year worked, • Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme (provided by BUPA), • Generous Childcare discount, • Support to gain higher qualifications, • Internal promotion opportunities, • Free Uniform, • This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Certificate and satisfactory employment references., • The successful candidate will be required to undertake online safeguarding training and all positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)., • Little Elms Daycare Nurseries are an Equal Opportunities Employer, • Little Elms Daycare Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people., • The welcome bonus will be paid in two instalments. £500 will be paid in the first salary payment after joining, then another £500 upon completion of probation (6 months, unless extended). The welcome bonus will be subject to normal Tax & NI deductions. The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Key Responsibilities 1. Leadership and Team Management • Lead, support, and motivate the room team to ensure high-quality care and education., • Delegate tasks effectively and ensure staff understand their roles and responsibilities., • Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and mentoring to develop staff skills., • Organise rotas, staff breaks, and room duties to maintain appropriate ratios at all times. 2. Child Development and Learning • Plan, implement, and evaluate age-appropriate activities following the EYFS., • Ensure children’s development is observed, assessed, and recorded accurately., • Support key persons in writing observations, next steps, and learning journals., • Adapt activities to meet individual needs, including SEND support where required. 3. Safeguarding and Welfare • Maintain a safe, secure environment and ensure all safeguarding procedures are followed., • Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and report them to the DSL., • Conduct daily risk assessments of the room and outdoor areas., • Ensure children’s personal care needs (toileting, feeding, hygiene) are met consistently. 4. Communication and Partnerships • Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues., • Communicate daily with parents about their child’s wellbeing, progress, and activities., • Work closely with other professionals (SENCO, health visitors, external agencies) when needed. 5. Room Organisation and Environment • Ensure the room is well-presented, stimulating, and inviting at all times., • Maintain resources, ensuring equipment is clean, safe, and age-appropriate., • Set up purposeful learning areas and rotate activities regularly., • Oversee housekeeping tasks such as cleanliness, displays, and storage. 6. Compliance and Documentation • Ensure all policies, procedures, and statutory requirements are followed., • Complete and check accident forms, medication records, and attendance registers., • Support inspections and internal audits by keeping documentation accurate and up to date. 7. Behaviour Guidance • Model positive behaviour management techniques for staff., • Support children in developing social skills, emotional regulation, and independence., • Manage challenging behaviour calmly and consistently. 8. Professional Development • Attend training and staff meetings to keep knowledge current., • Support team members’ development by identifying training needs., • Reflect on practice and contribute to continuous improvement within the room. Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseBenefits

• Operations Resources Limited

  

  Deputy Nursery Manager

  7 days ago

  London

  Deputy Nursery Manager London £35,000 – £40,000 per annum Full-Time | All Year Round (Generous Closure Periods) Are you an experienced Senior Practitioner ready for the next step — or an established Deputy Manager looking for a fresh, supportive environment? An established, welcoming early years nursery in London is seeking a confident and passionate Deputy Nursery Manager to join their leadership team and make a real impact. Why Join This Nursery? • Competitive salary up to £40,000, • 1 week off at Christmas & 2 weeks off in Summer, • Closed on all Bank Holidays, • Supportive, experienced leadership team, • Ongoing CPD and career progression, • Opportunity to influence practice and drive quality This is a well-regarded, nursery with a team of 14 dedicated staff, providing high-quality care for children aged 9 months to 5 years. Your Role as Deputy Nursery Manager Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you will: • Support the day-to-day running of the nursery, • Lead, motivate and inspire a team of 14 practitioners, • Ensure full compliance with EYFS and safeguarding requirements, • Oversee staff supervisions, mentoring and development, • Build strong, professional partnerships with parents What We’re Looking For Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 5+ desirable) • Previous experience in a senior or supervisory nursery role, • Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework, • Confident leadership and organisational skills, • A genuine passion for delivering outstanding early years education

• Xealthcare Recruitment Ltd

  

  Nursery Deputy Manager

  5 days ago

  London

  Salary: £33,000£39,000 per annum (depending on experience and overall fit with the team) Hours: 40 hours per week Role type: Combination of office-based and classroom-based work, with a strong emphasis on curriculum development Level 3 required We are a bilingual nursery group delivering EYFS activities in both English and Chinese. Our Wimbledon nursery, conveniently located close to publoc transport ... ZIPC1_UKTJ

• WPRG LTD

  

  Deputy Nursery Manager

  12 days ago

  London

  An established and welcoming early years setting in London is seeking an experienced and passionate Deputy Nursery Manager to join their dedicated leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident senior practitioner or current deputy ready to make a meaningful impact within a high-quality childcare environment. About the Nursery Our client operates a well-regarded nursery offering: • Number of Childcare Staff: 14, • Total Places for Children: 50, • Age Range: 0 years 9 months to 5 years 0 months, • Opening Times:, • Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 18:00 The Role As Deputy Nursery Manager, you will work closely with the Nursery Manager to support the day-to-day running of the setting. You will play a key role in ensuring high standards of care, education, safeguarding, and compliance are consistently maintained. Key Responsibilities: • Supporting the Nursery Manager with operational leadership, • Leading and motivating a team of 14 childcare professionals, • Ensuring compliance with EYFS and safeguarding requirements, • Supporting staff development, supervision, and training, • Building strong partnerships with parents and carers, • Acting as Manager in the Manager’s absence Requirements • Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years (Level 5 or above desirable), • Previous experience in a senior or supervisory role within a nursery, • Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework, • Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills, • A passion for delivering high-quality early years education and care What’s On Offer • Competitive salary of £35,000 – £40,000 per annum, • Supportive leadership team, • Ongoing professional development opportunities, • Generous closure periods including Christmas and Summer breaks, • Opportunity to make a genuine difference in a well-established setting If you are an enthusiastic and committed early years professional ready to take the next step in your leadership career, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.