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Nursery Manager
Little Minds Nursery
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Manager
Onsite
AED 15,000/month / month
1 months ago
CACHE Level 5 DiplomaEarly Childhood EducationEYFS CurriculumKHDA RegulationsAdmissions ManagementMarketing
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About the Role
Little Minds Nursery is seeking an entrepreneurial Nursery Manager to lead a new nature-based nursery in Dubai. The role focuses on admissions, marketing, and community growth, with responsibilities including team leadership, operations, and curriculum compliance.
Key Skills for This Role
CACHE Level 5 DiplomaEarly Childhood EducationEYFS CurriculumKHDA RegulationsAdmissions ManagementMarketing
Responsibilities
- Own the enrollment pipeline, conduct nursery tours, lead open days, and execute marketing plans to meet registration targets
- Lead, mentor, and inspire the teaching team; oversee daily operations ensuring a safe, stimulating, nature rich environment
- Ensure full compliance with KHDA regulations and safeguarding; oversee EYFS curriculum delivery with Arabic and nature based themes
- Manage pre opening documentation, KHDA premises inspection readiness, staff inductions, digital system testing, and classroom resource setup
Requirements
- CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Children & Young People Services (attested for KHDA)
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent
- 3 5 years of early years experience with 2 3 years in nursery management or senior leadership
- Proven track record in driving school enrollment and pipeline growth
- Familiarity with EYFS curriculum
- UAE experience highly preferred
- Experience with nature based or Forest School approaches is a strong advantage
Full Job Posting
About the Role
- We are launching a new nursery concept in Dubai rooted in nature based learning, Reggio Emilia, and Forest School principles.
- Seeking an entrepreneurial, people first Nursery Manager to lead the grand opening and build community from the ground up.
- This role carries a heavy focus on admissions, marketing, and community growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Admissions & Marketing (Priority Focus): Own the enrollment pipeline; conduct compelling nursery tours, lead community open days, and execute marketing plans to meet term on term registration targets.
- Leadership & Operations: Lead, mentor, and inspire the teaching team; oversee daily operations ensuring a safe, stimulating, and nature rich environment.
- Curriculum & Compliance: Ensure full compliance with KHDA regulations and safeguarding; oversee EYFS curriculum delivery embedded with Loughat Al Daad Arabic curriculum and nature based themes.
- Pre Opening Set Up: Manage pre opening documentation, KHDA premises inspection readiness, staff inductions, digital system testing, and classroom resource setup.
Qualifications & Experience
- CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Children & Young People Services (Must be attested for KHDA approval).
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a relevant equivalent field.
- 3–5 years of experience in an early years setting, with 2–3 years specifically in a nursery management or senior leadership role.
- Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in driving school enrollment and managing pipeline growth.
- Familiarity with the EYFS curriculum is required; experience with nature based or Forest School approaches is a strong advantage.
- UAE experience is highly preferred.
Personal Attributes
- Commercial Mindset: Passionate about the business growth side of education, not just the classroom.
- Relationship Builder: Warm, persuasive, and excellent at communicating a distinctive educational philosophy to prospective families.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: Highly organized, detail oriented, and excited to build a brand from scratch.
Pay
- AED15,000.00 AED20,000.00 per month
Work Location
- In person
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