Nursery Manager

Are you a passionate, confident Nursery Manager ready to take the lead in a warm, welcoming early years setting in Ilford? This is an exciting opportunity to run a thriving nursery where children, staff, and families come first. We’re looking for a strong leader who loves early years, values quality care, and knows how to build a happy, high‑performing team.

• Lead, motivate, and manage the nursery team.
• Ensure full compliance with EYFS and Ofsted requirements.
• Maintain high standards of care, learning, and safeguarding.
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers.
• Oversee staffing, rotas, training, and performance.
• Manage occupancy, budgets, and nursery operations.
• Create a positive, nurturing, and stimulating environment.

• Level 3 qualification or above in Early Years (Essential).
• Proven experience as a Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager.
• Strong working knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and Ofsted standards.
• Experience leading, motivating, and managing a nursery team.
• Confident in handling inspections, policies, and compliance.
• Excellent communication skills with staff, parents, and external agencies.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage rotas, staffing, and day‑to‑day operations.
• Paediatric First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply).

• Experience:
  
  Required
• Employment:
  Full‑time
• Salary: £25,000 – £45,000 yearly
• Starting time:
  Immediate start!

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Enhanced maternity leave
• On‑site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Sick pay