Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager

• (75% Childcare Discount)

Salary: Up to £55,000 per

annum, depending on experience, plus a quarterly bonus scheme

worth up to £3,000 per year*

Hours: Full Time (40 hours per week)

Location: The Kentish Town Day Nursery and preschool (good public transport links)

Be Valued. Be

Supported. Be Inspired.

At The Kentish Town Day Nursery and preschool we’re looking for a confident and experienced Nursery Manager to

lead our well-established nursery and continue building a

positive, high-quality environment for children, families and colleagues.

You’ll have the

opportunity to lead with confidence, develop a strong team and

create a nursery culture where children thrive, families feel

supported and colleagues enjoy coming to work. With supportive

senior leadership, strong team foundations and the freedom to

make a genuine impact, this is an exciting opportunity for an

Early Years leader who takes pride in delivering outstanding

care and education.

Your Benefits

We believe great

childcare starts with a happy, supported team. Here’s what

you’ll enjoy as part of Family First:

• Quarterly Bonus Scheme: Earn up to £3,000 per year in additional bonuses, subject to terms and conditions.
• 75% Childcare Discount
• 33 Days Paid Holiday: 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• Career Growth: Tailored training, professional development and opportunities to progress
• Health & Wellbeing Support: Access a confidential employee assistance and wellbeing programme.
• Company Pension Scheme
• Supportive Culture: Join a passionate, dedicated team that values collaboration and high-quality childcare

The Role

As Nursery

Manager, you’ll take the lead in the day-to-day running of

the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care,

education and safeguarding. You’ll inspire your team,

build strong relationships with families and drive the

nursery forward, creating an environment where children

and colleagues can thrive.

Your

responsibilities will include:

• Child Safety & Safeguarding: Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, maintaining robust safeguarding procedures and a safe, nurturing environment.
• EYFS & Compliance: Ensure the effective implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and maintain compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, motivate and develop your nursery team, encouraging professional growth, collaboration and consistently high standards of practice.
• Parent Partnerships: Build strong, positive relationships with families through clear communication, trust and a shared commitment to each child’s development.
• Nursery Operations: Oversee the effective day-to-day running of the nursery, maintaining an organised, welcoming and well-managed setting.
• Occupancy & Performance: Drive nursery occupancy and overall performance, supporting the continued success and growth of the setting.
• Ofsted & Quality Improvement: Lead Ofsted preparation and inspections, ensuring the nursery maintains high standards and is continually improving the quality of care and education.
• Staff Wellbeing: Support the wellbeing, engagement and development of your team, fostering a positive and professional workplace culture.
• Quality Care & Education: Ensure children receive high-quality, engaging and age-appropriate learning experiences that support their individual needs and development.

About You

You’re

an experienced, confident and approachable Early Years

leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality

childcare and education. You enjoy developing people,

maintaining high standards and creating a positive

nursery environment where children, families and

colleagues feel valued and supported.

You

understand the importance of effective leadership,

strong safeguarding practices and building a team that

works together to achieve the best outcomes for children.

Essential:

• Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification.
• Previous Nursery Management experience.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework and safeguarding requirements.
• Experience leading and developing teams within an Early Years setting.
• A passion for delivering high-quality childcare and education.

Desirable:

• Level 5 qualification in Childcare, Leadership or Management.
• Experience of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes.

Why Join Us?

Kentish Town Day Nursery offers

the opportunity to lead a well-established setting

with supportive senior leadership, strong team

foundations and the freedom to make a real

difference. As part of the Family First Group,

you’ll benefit from a positive working culture,

opportunities for professional development and the

support you need to grow as a leader while

creating an exceptional nursery experience for

every child.

Apply today and

take the next step in your Early Years

leadership career, where you’ll be supported,

appreciated and inspired every day.

Please note: We are

unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Kentish Town Day Nursery is

part of the Family First Group where we take great care to

treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and

responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an

adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of

opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children

and families according to their individual needs.

Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion

or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual

orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity,

ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place

within the Family First Group