Nursery Manager

Company: Staff Match Limited
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Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced and dedicated Nursery Manager to join a well-established nursery based in Chingford, Greater London. This role is also the perfect oppertuntiy for a hands on Deputy Manager looking for the next step up.

Person Specification:

  • Level 3 Childcare qualification or above
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role
  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable)
  • Paediatric First Aid (Desirable)

Some of the Nursery Manager responsibilities will include:

  • Leading by example and managing day to day nursery operations
  • Working closely with the area managing KPI’s
  • Building positive relationships with parents and key interfacing groups
  • Developing a staff team, managing recruitment, induction, ongoing supervisions, conducting regular staff assessments, identifying and sourcing training needs
  • Supervision of the planning and preparation of activities in line with EYFS to develop all aspects of the child’s individual learning and development
  • Ensuring staff understand and adhere to all nursery policy and procedures
  • Managing budgets and keep accurate records of staffing, payroll, banking, petty cash, issuing invoices and fee collection
  • Managing Staff Rotas and meetings
  • Maintaining accurate records to include accident, incident, medication, registers and risk assessment
  • Marketing the nursery, arranging leaflet drops, open days etc
  • To ensure the nursery is running to its full capacity by effectively managing inquiries, conducting show-rounds, operating a waiting list, as appropriate
  • To attend out of working hours’ activities, to include training, staff meetings, parents’ evenings and special events
  • Working 40 Hours per week

Benefits:

  • Training ongoing support and career development
  • Due to the nature of this job, candidates will be subject to UK eligibility checks together with Enhance Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks

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Posted: October 29th, 2026