Nursery Manager

Description

Nursery Manager

Bright Start Nursery London E16

Bright Start Nursery is seeking an experienced and passionate Nursery Manager to lead a brand–new, purpose–built nursery overlooking the Thames. This is a unique opportunity to shape the culture, quality, and success of a new setting from day one.

Location: Royal Wharf, London E16 (close to Pontoon Dock, West Silvertown DLR and the Elizabeth Line)

Salary: GBP40,000 GBP50,000 depending on experience

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (shifts between 07:30 and 18:30)

Reporting to: Nursery Director

Benefits

35 days holiday including bank holidays

Nest pension

3 paid INSET days per year

Fully funded training and CPD

Annual discretionary bonus

Discounted childcare

Team social events

The Role

You will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and performance of the nursery, ensuring outstanding outcomes for children, high standards of care and education, and full regulatory compliance. You will lead and inspire a team of early years professionals while building strong partnerships with families.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the nursery to deliver high–quality EYFS provision and continuous improvement

Ensure compliance with Ofsted, safeguarding, health and safety, and statutory requirements

Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead or support the DSL where delegated

Recruit, manage, develop, and retain a motivated and high–performing staff team

Carry out staff supervisions, appraisals, coaching, and performance management

Build positive relationships with parents and respond professionally to feedback

Manage occupancy, admissions, staffing levels, and daily operations

Oversee budgets, resources, policies, and operational procedures

Ensure a safe, stimulating, and well–organised learning environment

Support inclusive practice and the needs of children with SEND

Requirements

Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 5/6 preferred)

Significant experience in nursery management or senior leadership

Strong knowledge of EYFS, Ofsted frameworks, safeguarding, and SEND

Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills

Desirable

Degree in Early Childhood Studies

DSL qualification

Experience leading large teams or multiple rooms

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