Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager

• Location: Northolt, UB5 4NL
• Salary: Up to £36,800 per annum depending on experience
• Start Date: July 2026
• Hours: 40 hours per week (within operating hours of 7:30am – 6:30pm)

Be Part of Something Special from Day One!

School Staffing Solutions are recruiting for a Nursery Manager. This is a unique opportunity to join an exciting new nursery from the very beginning. We're looking for a passionate, committed, and experienced Early Years professional who wants to make a real impact, help shape the culture, and grow alongside this expanding company.

If you're enthusiastic about providing exceptional care and education and are excited by the challenge of building something amazing, we'd love to hear from you.

As the Nursery Manager, you'll have the exciting opportunity to lead a brand-new setting from launch. You'll be responsible for creating a positive, nurturing environment for children, families, and staff while ensuring the highest standards of care, education, safeguarding, and compliance.

This role is perfect for an ambitious leader who is ready to leave their mark and play a key role in the growth and success of a new nursery.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Birthday day off or spa day
• Team meals and social events every 4 months
• Opportunity to build and shape a new nursery from the ground up
• Career progression within a growing company

The ideal candidate will be passionate about children's learning and development and committed to providing the highest standards of care and education. They will be positive, proactive, and solution-focused, leading by example and fostering a supportive and inclusive nursery culture. We are looking for someone who is reliable, professional, and approachable, with the confidence to make informed decisions and the dedication to help establish and grow a successful new nursery from its very first day.

Essential Requirements

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (minimum)
• Level 5 qualification in Early Years, Leadership, or Childcare Management (desirable)
• Paediatric First Aid (or willingness to obtain)
• Safeguarding training

Experience

• Previous experience as a Deputy Manager or Nursery Manager
• Experience leading and developing teams
• Experience managing nursery operations and ensuring compliance
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

If you would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Jennifer at jennifer@school-staff.co.uk for an informal discussion.

To apply, simply click 'Apply Now' and submit your CV. We look forward to hearing from you!

School Staffing Solutions is acting as an employment business for this vacancy.