Job Description

Are you a passionate Early Years leader ready to take your career to the next level?

Millman Street Nursery, a well-established and intimate nursery setting in the heart of London, is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic

Nursery Manager

to lead our small team and continue our commitment to excellence in early years education and care.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a respected, high-performing company and drive continuous improvement while nurturing a warm, inclusive, and engaging environment for children and families.

We're looking for a dynamic, creative, and knowledgeable individual with a strong track record in Early Years leadership, who is ready to make a meaningful impact on children's lives, and lead our lovely team.

What You'll Be Doing:

As Nursery Manager, you will:

Lead and manage the daily operations of the nursery, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for all children. Inspire and develop your team to deliver outstanding care and high-quality early years education. Act as the

Designated Safeguarding Lead

, ensuring robust safeguarding practices and child protection procedures. Drive recruitment, retention, and team performance through engaging leadership and supportive mentoring. Work closely with our Regional and Finance teams to implement commercial strategies that support growth and sustainability. Build strong, positive relationships with parents, staff, local authorities, and the wider community. Embed inclusive practices that meet the diverse needs of all children, including those with SEND. Uphold and enhance the nursery's standards through regular quality assurance, continuous improvement, and compliance with EYFS and Ofsted regulations.

What We're Looking For:

Full and relevant Level 3 or above

Early Years qualification. Minimum

GCSE Grade C in Maths and English

Previous experience in a senior Early Years role (Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, or similar). Proven ability to lead teams to

'Good' or 'Outstanding'

Ofsted outcomes. Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor, coach, and build cohesive teams. Deep understanding of safeguarding, EYFS framework, and regulatory compliance. Excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making skills. A genuine passion for delivering exceptional care and education.

What We Offer You:

A

highly competitive salary

with performance-based

bonus incentives

Discounted childcare

for your family Access to extensive

training, CPD

, and

career progression pathways

Comprehensive

wellbeing support

for you and your team A supportive, collaborative working culture where your ideas are valued The opportunity to

lead a nursery

from the ground up and shape its future success

Join us at Millman Street Nursery

and be part of an exciting journey, leading a setting that puts children, families, and practitioners at the heart of everything we do.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.*

Apply now

and take the next step in your Early Years leadership career! We can't wait to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Company pension
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

Childcare: 3 years (required) Nursery : 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/07/2025
Expected start date: 30/08/2025