Nursery Manager
1 month ago
London
Nursery Manager • Annual Salary: £150 - £200 per day, • Location: Lewisham Day-to-day of the role: • Lead, inspire, and support a team of early-years practitioners to deliver outstanding childcare., • Ensure the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and all relevant safeguarding and welfare standards., • Oversee daily operations, including staffing, room management, planning, and parent communication., • Maintain excellent relationships with children, parents, carers, and external agencies., • Manage recruitment, onboarding, training, and development of nursery staff., • Ensure the nursery environment is safe, engaging, and stimulating, promoting learning through play., • Handle administrative duties such as rotas, budgets, occupancy targets, invoicing, and record keeping., • Conduct regular observations, assessments, and audits to maintain outstanding nursery standards., • Level 3 or above qualification in Childcare/Early Years (e.g., NVQ, CACHE)., • Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and Ofsted requirements., • Previous experience in a supervisory or management role within an early-years setting., • Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills., • Passion for delivering high-quality care and early education., • Competitive salary / day rate (dependent on experience)., • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities., • Supportive leadership team and progression pathways., • A positive, welcoming, and collaborative working environment. If you are a motivated, dedicated childcare professional ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a brief covering statement to: [Insert Contact or Email] This role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead a team in a supportive and dynamic environment, ensuring high standards of childcare and education.