At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate team to inspire and nurture young learners in a vibrant nursery setting.
- Company: Join Upland Primary School, a community-focused school dedicated to early years excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
- Why this job: Shape the future of children aged 9 months to 3 years in a creative and caring space.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and at least 2 years' experience in early years settings.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
About this Role
- Contract: Permanent
- Salary: NJC Scale Points 15 - 25 depending on experience (£33,987 - £39,276)
- Hours/weeks: 35 hours per week (8.00am - 4.00pm) / 40 weeks (term time + 2 weeks)
- Start Date: 1st September 2026
- Closing date: 3rd June 2026
We are seeking an enthusiastic and caring Nursery Manager to lead our vibrant early years provision within our primary school setting. Upland's Little Explorers is a term-time only preschool that launched in September 2025. Following the successful award of the School-Based Nursery Capital Grant funding and the expansion of our early years provision, we are excited to offer a unique opportunity for a Nursery Manager to join our team. This role presents an excellent opportunity for candidates who are looking to move into a school-based environment and play a key role in developing an outstanding provision for our youngest learners.
At Upland's Little Explorers, we are innovative, forward-thinking, and ambitious for excellence in early years education. Our brand new internal and external environment is designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning in every child. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the learning journey of our youngest children, aged 9 months to 3 years, in a nurturing and stimulating environment.
About Us
Our nursery is part of a welcoming, community-focused primary school where every child is valued and encouraged to thrive. We pride ourselves on providing a safe, inclusive, and inspiring space where curiosity and creativity are celebrated.
Your Role
As Nursery Manager, you will:
- Lead and inspire a dedicated team of early years practitioners.
- Ensure the highest standards of care, learning, and safeguarding.
- Plan and deliver an engaging curriculum in line with the EYFS framework.
- Build strong relationships with children, families, and the wider school community.
- Manage day-to-day operations, including staffing, rotas, ratios, budgets, and compliance.
What We're Looking For
- Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification.
- Level 2 maths (GCSE grade 4/C or equivalent) or willingness to achieve within 2 years, in line with EYFS requirements.
- At least 2 years' experience within an early years setting.
- Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) trained (or willingness to undertake training).
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding, Ofsted requirements and child development.
- Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage, support and develop staff effectively.
- A warm, positive, and professional approach.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, as well as any other relevant pre-employment checks.
Nursery Manager at Upland Primary School in Bexleyheath employer: Beths Grammar School
Upland Primary School is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing and inclusive environment for both staff and children. As a Nursery Manager at Upland's Little Explorers, you will benefit from a supportive work culture that values professional development and innovation in early years education, all while enjoying the unique opportunity to shape the learning experiences of our youngest learners in a vibrant community setting.
