Nursery Manager
| Company: | Willing Care Recruitment Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Peckham |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 10 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 10 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Nursery Manager
Up to £47,500 per year | 40 Hours per Week
This nursery offers fully equipped rooms designed to provide children with an engaging, stimulating and enriching Early Years experience. Beyond the classrooms, a huge and varied outdoor play area gives children plenty of space to be active, explore their surroundings and take their learning in new directions.
At the heart of the nursery is a bespoke and personalised approach to each child, recognising that children develop differently and creating experiences around their individual interests, needs and next steps.
We’re looking for a strong and experienced Nursery Manager who can take ownership of the setting, inspire the team and maintain consistently high standards across care, education and the wider nursery operation.
What We’re Looking For
A
full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
Proven Nursery Manager experience – essential
A strong track record of successfully leading an Early Years setting
Excellent knowledge of the
EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements
Confidence leading, motivating and developing a nursery team
A strong understanding of how to deliver
individualised, child-centred Early Years practice
Experience managing staffing, deployment, ratios and day-to-day operations
The ability to identify areas for improvement and drive standards forward
Strong organisational and decision-making skills
Excellent relationships with children, families and colleagues
What You’ll Receive
Salary up to £47,500
Competitive annual leave
Annual leave increasing with length of service
Wellbeing and healthcare programme
Training and development opportunities
Team events
Staff awards and recognition
Making the Nursery Your Own
Take overall responsibility for the successful day-to-day running of the nursery
Lead, inspire and develop the Early Years team
Maintain consistently high standards of care, education and safeguarding
Ensure the EYFS is delivered effectively while maintaining a personalised approach to every child
Support practitioners to create stimulating experiences based around children’s individual interests and development
Make full use of the nursery’s extensive indoor and outdoor environments
Oversee staffing, ratios, recruitment and team development
Maintain strong standards across Ofsted, safeguarding, health and safety, and compliance
Build positive partnerships with parents and families
Drive continuous improvement and support the nursery’s ongoing success
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.
Reference: WILL260118/DB
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