Nursery Manager

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:

1. Staff Management: Recruit, train, and supervise staff, create rotas, and provide professional development.
2. Childcare & Education: Implement age-appropriate curriculum, monitor progress, and ensure all children’s needs are met.
3. Parent Relations: Build strong relationships with parents, resolve concerns, and encourage involvement.
4. Compliance: Ensure the nursery meets safeguarding, health, and safety standards.
5. Administration: Manage budgets, financial operations, and maintain accurate records.
6. Facility Management: Oversee premises and resources, ensuring safety and cleanliness.

Skills & Qualifications:

1. Degree or qualification in Early Childhood Education or related field.
2. 3-5 years’ childcare experience, including 2+ years in management.
3. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
4. Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and health & safety.
5. First Aid and Safeguarding certification (or willingness to obtain).

Preferred Skills:

1. Experience in budgeting and administration.
2. Knowledge of early years frameworks.
3. Multilingual abilities are a bonus.

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary.
2. Career progression and professional development opportunities.
3. Supportive and collaborative work environment.
4. Regular working hours (Monday to Friday).

Experience: Required

Languages: English – Advanced

Employment: Full-time

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Salary: from £30,000 yearly

Starting time: Immediate start!

About Growing Together Nursery: Nursery for children aged 2 years old to 4 years old.