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Nursery manager - My Little Kingdom Ltd

Child Care

October 21, 202592 views

Expires in 15 days

We are a small, brand new nursery opening in the heart of Chingford, dedicated to providing a warm, nurturing, and homely environment where children can truly thrive. Our focus is on quality over quantity, building meaningful relationships, encouraging creativity, and offering exceptional care in a close-knit, supportive setting.


As we prepare to open our doors, we’re looking for a confident, passionate, and proactive Nursery Manager to help shape the nursery from the ground up and lead our small team with warmth and professionalism.


The Role
As Nursery Manager, you’ll take the lead in establishing and running the nursery day-to-day. You’ll ensure we meet the highest standards of care and education, manage a small team, and work closely with the owner to bring the nursery’s vision to life.


This role is perfect for:


An experienced Nursery Manager seeking a more personal, community-based setting, or
A strong Room Leader or Deputy ready to step up into management with the right support and guidance.


Key Responsibilities



Lead, support, and inspire the nursery team to deliver outstanding care and education.
Oversee the daily running of the nursery, maintaining compliance with Ofsted and EYFS standards.
Create a safe, stimulating, and loving environment for children.
Build trusted relationships with families and ensure excellent communication.
Manage staffing, ratios, and day-to-day operations efficiently.
Support staff development and encourage a positive team culture.
Work closely with the owner to grow and develop the nursery.


About You



Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 5 or above desirable).
Strong understanding of EYFS, Ofsted standards, and safeguarding procedures.
Confident, approachable, and able to lead by example.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
A genuine passion for early years education and building something special from the ground up.
Experience in a supervisory or management role within an early years setting (experienced Room Leaders or Deputies encouraged to apply).


Why Join Us?



Be part of a small, family-feel nursery where your ideas really matter.
Play a key role in shaping the nursery’s culture, values, and standards.
Supportive, hands-on leadership from day one.
Opportunities for growth and professional development.
Competitive salary and benefits package.

  • Experience
    Required
  • Languages
    English – Advanced
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Salary
    £12.21 hourly

pin icon219 Chingford Mount Road, E4 8LP, London

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Nursery ManagerLondon

Nursery • 1-10 Employees

Hiring on JOB TODAY since October, 2025

We’re a small, independent nursery built with passion and purpose, created to feel like a home-from-home for children, families, and staff alike. Our focus is on quality care, genuine connections, and a nurturing environment where every ch

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