Nursery Manager For New Nursery In Epping

Ready to bring your nursery leadership experience to a large, high-performing setting? Lead a multi-room team, develop the next generation of early years leaders and shape a culture where children thrive and colleagues feel supported. We're looking for an experienced Nursery Manager who combines strategic vision with confident, hands-on leadership and a commitment to exceptional childcare and education. The setting will be opening in Epping January 2027.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Culture

• Set a clear direction for a large multi-room team, inspiring colleagues to deliver consistently excellent care and education.
• Build a positive, collaborative culture where wellbeing matters and continuous improvement is part of everyday practice.
• Coach and mentor Deputy Managers, Room Leaders and key staff, developing confident leaders who take ownership of their teams.
• Champion inclusion and diversity, helping every member of the nursery community feel welcome and valued.

People Management

• Recruit, welcome and retain talented practitioners, ensuring staffing levels meet the needs of a large-scale nursery.
• Make appraisals, supervisions and one-to-ones meaningful opportunities for professional development and team engagement.
• Identify training needs and put focused development plans into action, building a strong pipeline of future nursery leaders.

What We're Looking For

• A minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification; Level 5 or above is desirable.
• Designated Safeguarding Lead training, backed by strong safeguarding knowledge.
• Safer Recruitment training and proven experience of managing large teams.
• At least two years' experience as a Deputy Manager or Nursery Manager in a busy nursery or preschool; experience in a setting with 80 or more places is desirable.

We are a committed equal opportunities employer who respect and value cultural diversity.

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