Nursery Manager Job Essex Maryland USA,Education / Teaching

We are seeking to appoint a warm, professional and highly capable Nursery Manager to lead our Nursery provision for children aged 1–4 years.

The Nursery Manager has overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the Nursery, leading the Early Years Educators team and working closely with parents to deliver outstanding care and education. Reporting to the Principal, the role involves working autonomously with confidence, sensitivity and sound judgement, always placing the needs of children and families at the centre of practice. This position sits on the Senior Leadership and Management Team (SLMT) and has excellent opportunities for professional development.

Key responsibilities:

to lead and manage the Early Years Educators team, ensuring appropriate staffing ratios, effective deployment and holiday management
to promote a shared vision and work with the Admissions Department to maximise Nursery occupancy
to recruit, induct, support and performance-manage staff in line with School policies
to attend and lead staff meetings, INSET sessions, parent information events and marketing activities as required
to be responsible for safeguarding, welfare, health and safety within the Nursery
to ensure full compliance with the EYFS statutory framework and all regulatory requirements
to review Nursery policies and procedures and manage resources effectively within agreed budgets
to ensure a broad, balanced and stimulating curriculum that meets the individual needs of all children
to liaise with Pre-Prep and Reception staff to ensure smooth transition and curriculum continuity
to oversee assessment, reporting and the quality of the learning environment, including outdoor provision and wraparound care

The successful candidate will be expected:

to have a clear understanding of, and commitment to, the aims and ethos of a Catholic independent boarding and day school
to have Qualified Teacher Status, Early Years Teacher Status, Early Years Professional Status or another suitable Level 6 qualification
to have a strong knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework, curriculum and assessment
to have excellent communication, organisational, IT and leadership skills
to have a secure understanding of child development and safeguarding
to have the ability to motivate others, build effective teams and work positively with parents
to have a willingness to engage in ongoing professional development and to work flexibly as required

What New Hall School offers:

Excellent benefits & CPD
Lunch without charge in term time
Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club

New Hall School offers an exceptional working environment. The main campus occupies the stunning Grade I listed former Tudor palace of Beaulieu. The School’s conference and events venue is at the Grade I listed Boreham House, one mile away. New Hall is a warm, welcoming, and supportive community, with a staff of around 300.

Beaulieu Park railway station is at the entrance to New Hall’s Avenue: 30 minutes to Stratford and 38 minutes to London Liverpool Street. The Elizabeth Line at Shenfield (13 minutes by train) terminates at Heathrow airport. There are nearby airports:
London Stansted, London Southend and London City.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

Final date to receive applications
: midday, Monday 23 February 2026

All adults employed by the New Hall School have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to…


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