Nursery Manager. Education & Training

Overview

Nursery Manager - Loughton

This is a BRAND-NEW private day nursery due to open September 2026. This is a Montessori setting the cater to 120 children, we require a Montessori trained manager.

This will be the 4th site opening by the organization that already has 3 sites in East London since 1991.

Salary up to: £48,000 per annum

• Plan and launch your new nursery
• Ensure compliance whilst adding value to children, parents and team
• Manage and coach a large team
• Deliver on the job training, guidance and support to the team
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with parents
• Be responsible for all planning and logistics, running the nursery routine, managing sufficient ratios and rotas
• Risk assess the nursery through the day, every day, and actioning; maintaining and critically assessing all policies, procedures and practice to drive improvements
• To effectively lead and manage the staff team including recruitment and retention, providing day to day guidance, training and support to all staff.
• To ensure all policies, procedures and curriculums are implemented and adhered to at all times
• To effectively manage the budgets and occupancy levels
• To implement an effective parent liaison program, to be influential in developing strong links with parents
• To manage all day to day operations of the nursery
• Work occasional weekends for local marketing and experiential events to support the nursery launch

• Hold a Montessori diploma
• At least 2 recent years' experience as nursery manager
• Able to lead and manage professional childcare teams, to deliver high standards and results.
• Knowledge of Record Keeping and Key Worker Systems
• A rigorous understanding of the EYFS and the ability to fully implement all of it requirements
• A clear understanding of Ofsted's requirements and current legislation
• Adaptable - able to work hands on and in an office setting
• Ability to write clear reports and communicate clearly in spoken and written form.
• The successful candidate must have a proven track record in Nursery Management and with strong leadership skills.

• Driving Licence (preferred)
• Must hold a Montessori Diploma

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time