Nursery Manager - Streatham, London SW16 - Up to £18 Per Hour
Location: Streatham, South West London, SW16 1QB
Position: Nursery Manager / Early Years Nursery Manager
Salary: Up to £18.00 per hour
Job Type: Nursery Management / Early Years Childcare
Qualification Required: Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years or Childcare qualification (minimum)
Nursery Manager Job in Streatham - Up to £18 Per Hour Early Years Academy is recruiting an experienced, passionate and motivated Nursery Manager for an early years setting in Streatham, South West London (SW16 1QB).
This is an exciting opportunity for an established Nursery Manager or an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager ready to take the next step in their early years leadership career.
If you’re searching for a Nursery Manager job in Streatham, Streatham Hill, Balham, Tooting or the surrounding South West London area, we’d love to hear from you.
You will take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and management of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of childcare, safeguarding, education and staff development.
We are looking for a confident, enthusiastic and organised leader who can inspire their team, build strong relationships with families and create a nurturing environment where children can thrive.
Your Responsibilities
As a Nursery Manager, you will:
- Oversee the daily running and effective management of the nursery.
- Lead, motivate and support a team of early years practitioners.
- Ensure the nursery operates in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework.
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding, child protection, health and safety.
- Ensure appropriate staff-to-child ratios and effective staff deployment.
- Manage staff recruitment, inductions, supervision, performance and professional development.
- Oversee children’s learning, development, observations and assessments.
- Build positive and professional relationships with parents, carers and external agencies.
- Lead the nursery’s preparation for Ofsted inspections and maintain inspection readiness.
- Monitor and improve the quality of care and education across the setting.
- Support nursery occupancy, parent engagement and the overall success of the setting.
- Ensure policies, procedures and regulatory requirements are consistently followed.
Requirements
To be considered for this Nursery Manager position, you should have:
- A full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare, as a minimum.
- Previous experience in a nursery management or senior leadership role.
- Excellent knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework and Ofsted requirements.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop an early years team.
- Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Confidence in managing the daily operations of a busy nursery.
- A genuine passion for delivering high-quality early years education.
- A Level 5 qualification in Early Years Leadership and Management, Designated Safeguarding Lead training or previous Nursery Manager experience would be advantageous.
Salary and Career Opportunities
- Competitive hourly pay of up to £18.00, depending on experience.
- Opportunity to lead and develop an early years setting.
- Supportive and professional working environment.
- Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression.
We would love to hear from you!
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Nursery Manager – Streatham, London SW16 – Up to £18 Per Hour employer: Early Years Academy
Early Years Academy is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its staff, offering a supportive work culture where passionate childcare professionals can thrive. Located in Ilford, Redbridge, our nursery provides a nurturing environment not only for children but also for employees, with opportunities for mentorship and leadership development. Join us to make a meaningful impact in early education while enjoying competitive salaries and a collaborative team atmosphere.
