Nursery Manager

London Source: WhatJobs

£36,000–£44,000

Location: Golders Green, London, NW11

Salary: From £40,000 per annum (Negotiable, depending on experience) + Yearly Bonus

Hours: Full-Time, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm (Monday to Friday)

Position: Office-Based, Permanent

Marylebone Services is proud to recruit on behalf of a beautiful, boutique nursery in Golders Green (NW11) who are seeking a dedicated Nursery Manager to lead their exceptional team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to manage a specialised setting that promises a nurturing and stimulating environment designed specifically for babies and toddlers aged 9 months to 2 years old.

The nursery takes great pride in creating a cosy, secure, and home-away-from-home environment where the youngest children can thrive safely under the watchful eyes of an experienced team.

Core Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operations of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care, safety, and well-being are prioritised.
Lead, mentor, and inspire a dedicated team of early years practitioners, fostering a supportive and loving work environment.
Maintain excellent relationships with parents, ensuring open communication regarding their child’s growth and milestone developments.
Ensure full compliance with all Ofsted regulations, health and safety standards, and safeguarding legislation.
Manage administrative tasks, occupancy levels, and general day-to-day nursery logistics from an office-based position.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following criteria:

Qualifications: Minimum Full and Relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years (or higher).
Experience: A minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a Nursery Manager in a registered early years setting in the UK.
Right to Work: You must hold the legal right to work in the UK (sponsorship is not available for this role).

Benefits and Perks

Competitive starting salary from £40,000, heavily dependent on your experience.
Yearly performance-related bonus.
33 days paid holiday per year.
50% childcare discount.
Daily hot lunch provided.
5 days company sick pay per year.
Dedicated wellbeing programme.
Regular, fun staff social events and team-building days.
Free on-site parking.
Company pension scheme.
Cycle to work scheme.
Fully office-based role, providing a dedicated space to manage operations effectively.