Montessori Nursery Manager

Position: Montessori Nursery Manager - £62.5k package
We are delighted to be partnering with one of the UK's leading Early Years providers to recruit an experienced Nursery Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate leader who thrives on delivering outstanding early years education within a high-quality Montessori environment. This award-winning organisation is committed to giving children the very best start through an innovative curriculum, inclusive values and exceptional care.

The nursery is a well-established Montessori specialist setting focused on child-led learning, independence, curiosity and hands-on exploration. Beautifully refurbished rooms and dedicated outdoor learning areas create inspiring spaces that support children's natural development. The nursery offers a happy, safe and stimulating environment where care, education and wellbeing are central to everything they do. Why Join This Organisation? Excellent career progression within a growing organisation Award-winning culture with extensive training and leadership support Forward-thinking environment focused on inspiring children and empowering teams Opportunity to work within a high-quality Montessori nursery with exceptional facilities

The Role As Nursery Manager, you will lead a successful nursery, ensuring high standards of care, education and operational excellence. You will drive educational outcomes, team performance and occupancy growth while embedding Montessori values and child-centred learning throughout the setting.

Key Responsibilities Lead delivery of a high-quality curriculum aligned with Montessori principles Support, coach and develop staff to deliver exceptional childcare and education Drive occupancy growth while maintaining a positive team culture Work closely with senior leaders and quality teams to improve standards Ensure safeguarding, compliance and operational excellence About You We are looking for a confident and driven early years leader with strong management experience and a passion for Montessori-inspired learning.

Essential Requirements Leadership experience within an early years or nursery setting Level 3 qualification or above in Early Years Education Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and compliance Experience delivering high-quality learning outcomes and leading teams Commercial awareness with a focus on occupancy and retention Excellent communication and organisational skills Montessori experience is highly desirable What's In It For You? Comprehensive training and clear progression opportunities Support from dedicated quality assurance, curriculum and operational teams Opportunity to work within an innovative Montessori setting Inclusive and supportive workplace culture Join an organisation recognised for employee wellbeing and development If you are an experienced Nursery Manager looking to join a progressive, child-focused Montessori organisation, we would love to hear from you.