Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager Shape the Future of Early Years Excellence Tottenham | 40-44k + Partnership Success Bonus Ready to Lead, Not Just Manage? Our client is seeking an exceptional Early Years professional to join their family as Nursery Manager (with scope to grow across their two thriving North London settings). This isn't your typical manager role it's a genuine leadership opportunity where your expertise will drive their expansion in 2026. Why This Role is Different: Real Autonomy: Directors seeking a trusted partner, not another employee Growth Leadership: Shape expansion strategy and operational excellence Immediate Impact: Clear challenges with measurable outcomes and bonus rewards Cultural Richness: 10+ languages spoken between staff and children, celebrating diversity daily About Our Client Established in 2011, our client has built something special in North London's early years landscape. Over the years, they have nurtured and shaped 1,500+ children in their community. Their settings in Tottenham and Wood Green have a joint capacity of 130+ and are both Ofsted 'Good' rated, with plans to continue growing and improving. What Makes Us Unique: Community Rooted: Deeply embedded in diverse local communities Cultural Celebration: Staff and families from 10+ language backgrounds Maximum Flexibility: Supporting modern families with adaptable approaches No Red Tape: Directors are always accessible family business agility Indoor/Outdoor Excellence: Beautiful learning environments at both sites Your Voice Matters: Genuine opportunity to shape organisational direction The Leadership Challenge Based primarily at Tottenham HQ (80%) with some oversight in Wood Green (20%). You'll tackle two strategic priorities in your first 6 months: 1. Learning Excellence Establish comprehensive child learning journeys from entry to graduation Implement robust assessment and observation systems Support custom curriculum development 2. Team Optimisation Manage our 20+ strong, diverse workforce across both sites Streamline rotas and deployment systems Drive professional development and retention The Bigger Picture: Lead our journey to Ofsted 'Exceptional' while preparing operational systems for expansion in 2026 and beyond. Your Profile: The Leader We're Seeking Essential Requirements: 6+ years Early Years management experience Level 3+ Early Years qualification as a minimum Regulatory Excellence: Led or participated in inspections, achieving 'Good' or 'Outstanding' outcomes Team Development: Proven track record in building high-performance teams with regulatory compliance Confident Decision Maker: Navigate complex commercial/service balance in regulated environments Safeguarding Expertise: Strong knowledge of Child Protection and legislative requirements Administrative Mastery: Full nursery administration, including records, compliance, and personnel management Staff Development: Complete recruitment, induction, training, and appraisal cycle experience Parent Partnership: Building professional relationships and trust with families Leadership Qualities: Strategic Thinker: Delivers occupancy targets while maintaining quality excellence Change Champion: Implements regulatory recommendations and drives continuous improvement Compliance Guardian: Ensures staff training, qualifications, and regulatory adherence Relationship Builder: Fosters friendly, professional environments for staff and families Desirable Advantages: Corporate environment experience, Paediatric First Aid, management qualifications, and government funding experience. Benefits & Rewards Financial Rewards: Base salary 40,000 - 44,000 + Partnership Success Bonus (up to 20%) Referral bonuses for successful recommendations Family & Wellbeing: Free first month of childcare + up to 50% ongoing discount Vitality medical insurance 31 days holiday + Christmas closure + birthday off Bereavement support Professional & Practical Perks: Pension contributions Company laptop and mobile phone Free parking on-site at both locations Opportunity for immediate start Work in a diverse, multilingual environment Genuine opportunity to shape nursery strategy and growth Ready to Lead Our Next Chapter? Apply Now TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-12-13