At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a team to create a nurturing environment for children.
- Company: Join The Learning Experience, a modern nursery focused on growth and development.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, medical cashback, life insurance, and wellness perks.
- Other info: Autonomy to shape your centre and strong support for your professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in children's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: 3 years' experience in early years management and a Level 3 qualification.
The predicted salary is between 36626 - 44765 £ per year.
Nursery Manager at The Learning Experience UK
At The Learning Experience , we create inspiring nurseries where children can learn, play and grow. Our purpose-built settings and supportive teams provide the best start for young learners.
We’re now looking for a
Nursery Manager to lead our East Finchley nursery, ensuring outstanding standards, compliance, and growth.
What We Offer
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Medical cashback plan (covering up to 4 dependants)
- Life insurance
- Perk Box - discounts & wellness perks
- Company-funded staff events
- Ongoing training and career development
Eligibility
The successful candidate must have the legal right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment.
Please note that this role is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.
The Role
As Nursery Manager, you will
- Lead, mentor and inspire a team of early years professionals.
- Ensure compliance with EYFS, safeguarding, and Ofsted standards.
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- Manage nursery operations, including staffing, ratios and rotas.
- Drive occupancy, parent satisfaction, and financial performance.
- Build trusted relationships with families, staff, and external partners.
- Recruit and support the team
About You
- Minimum 3 years’ experience managing an early years setting.
- Proven success in leading a nursery rated Good or Outstanding.
- Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, child protection and health & safety.
- Leadership skills with experience in team development and performance management.
- Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years.
- Level 2 Maths Qualification
- Paediatric First Aid and safeguarding training.
- Experience in budget management and staff deployment.
- Coaching/mentoring experience.
- Degree in Early Childhood Studies, EYTT or QTS.
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a modern, supportive nursery environment.
You’ll enjoy autonomy to shape your centre, strong company benefits, and the chance to grow your career while helping children thrive.
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Nursery Manager employer: The Learning Experience
The Learning Experience in Balham is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing work environment where you can truly make a difference in children's lives. With a strong focus on professional development, competitive salaries, and attractive benefits such as paid leave and medical cashback plans, we empower our staff to grow and thrive in their careers while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
