At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a nursery and play centre, ensuring high standards of care and education.
- Company: A growing family-run nursery and children's play centre in Croydon.
- Benefits: Full-time leadership role with opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Join a supportive team in a dynamic environment focused on growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your management skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in Early Years leadership and team management required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Nursery Manager / Operations Manager to join a growing nursery and children’s play centre business in Croydon. This is a full-time leadership position working alongside the business owner, combining nursery management with supporting the wider day-to-day operations of the nursery, children’s play café, and play centre. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Early Years leader seeking a varied management role with long-term progression within a family-run business.
You will be:
- Leading the day-to-day management of the nursery, ensuring high standards of care, education, and safeguarding
- Supporting the overall operation of the children’s play café and play centre alongside the business owner
- Managing, mentoring, and developing the nursery team through recruitment, supervision, and performance management
- Ensuring full compliance with the EYFS framework, Ofsted requirements, health and safety, and safeguarding regulations
- Building positive relationships with parents, carers, and external professionals
- Supporting occupancy, business development, and the continued growth of the nursery
- Overseeing operational processes, policies, record keeping, and quality assurance across the setting
- Providing leadership across the wider business
We think you need these skills to ace Nursery Manager / Operations Manager
Leadership Skills
Nursery Management
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Compliance
Ofsted Requirements Knowledge
Health and Safety Regulations
Safeguarding Knowledge
Team Management
