Nursery Manager - Ilm Agency

We are a Bangladeshi Muslim family with a beautiful, active one-year-old boy. As parents, we’re deeply committed to raising him with excellence in both Deen and Dunya. strong in his faith, fluent in Arabic, emotionally intelligent, and physically capable. Our dream is to nurture him into a leader of khayr, grounded in Tawheed, Prophetic character, and a love for learning. Our home is loving, purposeful, and faith-driven. We value adab, calm routines, creativity, and outdoor play. We’re looking for someone who can become an extension of our family, helping him flourish through language-rich play, care, and spiritually grounded guidance. Location: Dagenham, London, RM9 Monday to Friday, Full-Time Start Date: ASAP About the Role: We are a loving Muslim family seeking a full time or part time carer to nurture our one-year-old son during his most formative years. This is more than a childcare role, it’s a chance to become a trusted guide in a young boy’s early journey of faith, language, and character. Your mission will be to create a warm, structured, and spiritually uplifting environment where Arabic is spoken naturally Your Core Responsibilities: • Daily care and nurturing of our son in a safe, loving environment, • Arabic immersion through play, daily routines, conversation, stories, songs, and books, • Support the development of Islamic manners, dua, cleanliness, and basic routines, • Design age-appropriate activities that promote his emotional, physical, and cognitive growth, • Encourage outdoor exploration, nature walks, and physical play, • Communicate daily with parents about milestones and development, • Respect the rhythm of our home and values We’re Looking for Someone Who Is: • Fluent in Arabic, • Naturally warm, gentle, and nurturing with babies/toddlers, • Passionate about early childhood development and, • Trustworthy, organised, and committed to consistency, • Ideally has experience in nannying, childcare, or education (not essential), • First aid trained (or willing to be), • Enhanced DBS checked or willing to undergo one What We Offer: • A long-term, meaningful role in a home filled with love and purpose, • Competitive salary with growth potential, • Paid holidays and Eid time off, • Budget for books and learning resources, • Option for professional development training, • A respectful and uplifting working relationship with involved parents, • Potential long-term opportunity to grow with the family in education or homeschooling roles

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.