Nursery Manager
23 days ago
London
Job Title: Nursery Manager
Location: Growing Together Nursery, Leytonstone
Reports to: Nursery Directors
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Based on experience About Us
Growing Together Nursery is a welcoming and supportive environment where children thrive, and staff grow. We’re seeking a passionate and experienced Nursery Manager to oversee our operations, ensuring exceptional care and early education for every child. Role Overview
As Nursery Manager, you’ll lead the daily operations, manage staff, communicate with parents, and maintain compliance with all regulations. You’ll foster a nurturing environment, ensuring children’s individual needs are met while achieving educational goals. Key Responsibilities
• Staff Management: Recruit, train, and supervise staff, create rotas, and provide professional development.
• Childcare & Education: Implement age-appropriate curriculum, monitor progress, and ensure all children’s needs are met.
• Parent Relations: Build strong relationships with parents, resolve concerns, and encourage involvement.
• Compliance: Ensure the nursery meets safeguarding, health, and safety standards.
• Administration: Manage budgets, financial operations, and maintain accurate records.
• Facility Management: Oversee premises and resources, ensuring safety and cleanliness. Skills & Qualifications
• Degree or qualification in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• 3-5 years’ childcare experience, including 2+ years in management.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and health & safety.
• First Aid and Safeguarding certification (or willingness to obtain). Preferred Skills
• Experience in budgeting and administration.
• Knowledge of early years frameworks.
• Multilingual abilities are a bonus. Benefits
• Competitive salary.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Regular working hours (Monday to Friday).
