Nursery Manager

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities1. Leadership & Management

• Provide strong, inspirational leadership to all nursery staff and promote a positive, child-centred culture.
• Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for all children.
• Oversee staff schedules, ratios, and room coverage to ensure operational efficiency.
• Lead regular team meetings, performance reviews, and staff development sessions.

2. Curriculum & Learning

• Oversee the implementation of an age-appropriate, high-quality Early Years curriculum in line with regulatory standards (EYFS or equivalent local framework).
• Ensure learning activities support children’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.
• Monitor and evaluate teaching practices and learning outcomes to ensure continuous improvement.
• Support teachers and caregivers in planning, assessment, and documentation of children’s progress.

3. Safeguarding, Health & Safety

• Take full responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the nursery.
• Ensure compliance with all local regulatory guidelines, inspection standards, and health and safety requirements.
• Conduct regular risk assessments of classrooms, play areas, equipment, and daily routines.
• Oversee hygiene, nutrition, first aid procedures, and all safety protocols.

4. Staff Management & Development

• Recruit, onboard, and mentor nursery staff, ensuring all qualifications, background checks, and training are up to date.
• Identify staff training needs and support continuous professional development.
• Address performance issues promptly and professionally, maintaining high standards across all rooms.

5. Parent & Community Engagement

• Build and nurture strong relationships with parents through effective communication and transparency.
• Handle parent inquiries, concerns, and feedback in a professional and timely manner.
• Organise parent meetings, events, and workshops to support home–nursery collaboration.
• Promote the nursery within the community and support enrolment activities.

6. Administration & Compliance

• Maintain accurate records related to children’s files, attendance, incidents, and staff documentation.
• Ensure the nursery meets all regulatory, licensing, and accreditation requirements.
• Oversee budgeting, procurement, inventory, and cost management.
• Manage admissions, waitlists, classroom allocation, and capacity planning.

Qualifications & Experienceessential

• Degree or diploma in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience working in Early Years settings, with at least 1–2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of Early Years curriculum frameworks and best practices.
• Certification in Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding (or willingness to obtain).

Desirable

• Experience working in multicultural or international nursery environments.
• Additional leadership, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or SEN training.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• A nurturing, patient, and child-focused approach.
• Ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to the highest standards of care.

Job Type: Full-time