Happywoods Nurseries – Boutique Early Years Provider (Top 20 London Nursery Group)
Lewisham, South East London (SE12 / SE13) | Full-Time, Permanent (40 hrs/wk)
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ABOUT HAPPYWOODS NURSERIES
Founded in 2017, Happywoods is an award-winning, boutique early education provider with settings across Lewisham and Enfield. Recognized as a Top 20 London Nursery Group, we offer a nature-inspired, child-led EYFS curriculum with generous educator-to-child ratios, daily outdoor exploration, and a supportive, caring team culture.
Our Lewisham setting is an intimate, 42-place nursery designed to feel like a home away from home. We are seeking an inspiring, proactive, and experienced Nursery Manager to lead our passionate team and continue building trusting relationships with our families.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive Salary: £47,000 – £50,000 per annum (evaluated on experience)
- Performance Bonus: Up to £3,000 annual KPI bonus
- Generous Leave: Up to 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) + Birthday Day Off
- Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, daily wellbeing breaks, and up to 10 days full sick pay
- Growth & Development: Continuous mentorship from our Early Years Advisory Team and funded CPD
- Staff Perks: Substantial childcare discount, company pension, and annual salary review
THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and mentor practitioners and room leaders, managing ratios, rotas, and staff supervisions.
- EYFS & Curriculum: Oversee the delivery of our nature-led, exploratory curriculum, ensuring high-quality early years care.
- Safeguarding & Compliance: Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), ensuring robust compliance with Ofsted and statutory regulations.
- Occupancy & Admissions: Welcome prospective families, lead show-arounds, manage waiting lists, and maintain setting occupancy.
- Parent Partnerships: Foster open, trusting relationships with parents and the local community.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Minimum Level 3 in Childcare / Early Years Education (Foundation Degree / BA preferred).
- Minimum 3 years of management experience as a Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, or Acting Manager in the UK.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in early years settings.
- Strong working knowledge of the revised EYFS framework, Ofsted inspection requirements, and safeguarding procedures.
- Enhanced DBS clearance on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one) and full right to work in the UK.
- Living within easy commuting distance of Lewisham / SE London.
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