Nursery Manager

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Nursery Manager - Camden area, Central London

Are you a passionate Early Years leader ready to take your career to the next level?

Our client, a well-established and intimate nursery setting in the heart of London, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Manager to lead a small team and continue their commitment to excellence in early years education and care.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected, high-performing organisation and drive continuous improvement while nurturing a warm, inclusive, and engaging environment for children and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the nursery, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment.

• Inspire, develop, and manage the team to deliver outstanding care and high-quality early years education.

• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring robust safeguarding and child protection practices.

• Work closely with Regional and Finance teams to implement commercial strategies.

• Build strong relationships with parents, staff, local authorities, and the wider community.

• Embed inclusive practices, supporting children with SEND.

• Ensure compliance with EYFS and Ofsted requirements through continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.

• Minimum GCSE Grade C in Maths and English.

• At least 3 years’ experience within a nursery setting.

• Previous experience in a senior Early Years role (Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, or similar).

• Strong leadership and team development skills.

• Excellent knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance.

• Outstanding communication, organisation, and decision-making abilities.

• A genuine passion for delivering exceptional care and education.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of £32,500 – £38,000 per annum.

• Performance-based bonus incentives.

• Discounted childcare. • Access to extensive training, CPD, and career progression opportunities. • Comprehensive wellbeing support.

• Supportive and collaborative working culture.

Additional Information - This is a full-time, permanent position. The role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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Location:
Camden Area
Salary:
£32,500 - £38,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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