At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to provide exceptional care and education for children.
- Company: Bright Horizons, a leading nursery with a focus on quality and innovation.
- Benefits: 100% childcare discount, competitive bonuses, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience in a leadership role.
The predicted salary is between 45510 - 45510 £ per year.
Nursery Manager – Bright Horizons Crofton Day Nursery and Pre School
Salary
Starting from £45,510.40 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)
Location
Crofton
We’re looking for a Nursery Manager to join our Crofton nursery on a 12 month fixed term maternity cover basis from October 2026.
Benefits
- Childcare discount of 100% for first child*
- Competitive bonus of up to £6,000, awarded in line with Ofsted inspection outcomes
- Enhanced parental leave
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
- Pension
- Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
- Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
Responsibilities
- Lead a team to deliver outstanding care and education to all the children in the setting, and through inspirational leadership drive employee engagement, retention and performance.
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead with overall responsibility for daily running of the nursery and management of safeguarding policies.
- Work in partnership with support office teams to recruit, nurture, and continuously develop high-performing colleagues, and identify and implement commercial plans and strategies to deliver FTE growth.
- Optimise nursery performance, revenue generation, and cost efficiency in line with staff ratio requirements.
Qualifications
- Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
- Experience within an Early Years leadership role (ideally as a Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager or similar).
- Experience of participating with a regulatory inspection, leading to a ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ outcome.
- Experience of developing high-performance teams, with effective regulatory compliance, quality improvement, delivery of high-quality pedagogy, innovation and service excellence.
- Confident decision maker, with ability to support change and understanding of the complex relationship between commercial and service excellence within a regulated setting.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children.
- Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/carers.
- Safeguarding & EEO
This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.
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Nursery Manager in Crofton employer: MP Training and Recruitment
Bright Horizons Putney Day Nursery and Preschool is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture where you can thrive as a Room Leader. With a strong focus on professional development, generous benefits including a welcome bonus and childcare discounts, and a commitment to child welfare, this nursery provides a rewarding environment for those passionate about early years education in the vibrant community of Putney, London.
Contact Details:
MP Training and Recruitment Recruitment Team
