Job Description

About us

Crafty Wizards pre-schools and nurseries is a small business in SE London. We are award winning and professional, whilst still encompassing that family business feel. our goal is to Make learning magical through creativity. We Lead, inspire and aspire to be the best and provide the very best care and education.

Our work environment includes:

Purpose built nursery Work-from-home days Growth opportunities Wellness programmes Regular social events Company perks Safe work environment
This is a magical opportunity to be apart of a brand new nursery opening in September 2025. If you are interested in being part of something new and exciting get in touch. Discover more on our website, Facebook Pages and Instagram.

We want creativity to be at the heart of all we do and are looking for a, confident, energetic and inspirational leader, that has a passion for inspiring children, their families, and staff.

Do you have spell-binding knowledge of child development? Do you have previous experience in managing a nursery or pre-school and are looking for a new and exciting challenge.

The role:

As a Manager at Crafty Wizards nursery you will ensure the outstanding running of our brand new nursery for children from 3 moths to 5 year olds.

You will be able to:

Effectively lead, manage and empower our team. Ensure staff understand their roles and expectations. You will be able to give day to day support and training to all practitioners along with planning training sessions during staff meetings and during the Crafty Wizard family training days. Think outside of the box, be creative in inspiring learning through creativity. Role model interaction with children and support staff to foster an enthusiasm for learning. Liaise closely with the Area Lead/ Head of Operations to ensure quality of provision. Be flexible in supporting the needs of the nursery, every day can be different, we work as a supportive family. Ensure safeguarding for all is paramount and take on the role of Designated Safeguarding Officer when on site. Support equality for all, ensure an inclusive environment and continue our outstanding standards for care and education. Promote new and current partnerships with parents/ carers, outside agencies and our local community. Build occupancy and achieve agreed targets. Follow and promote Crafty Wizards policies, procedures and ethos. Ensure paperwork is up to date and of a high quality in all areas from assessments to daily logs. Have a passion to continue your own professionally develop, embrace opportunities offered through crafty Wizards and its partners.

Hours

: 45 per week. 30 days holiday.

Benefits

:

Work from home day once a week when appropriate. Day off per term for 100% attendance. Training opportunities and close support from Area Leader and Head of Operations. Employee of the term awards. Social staff events throughout the year. 50% discount on childcare. Provision of a pension scheme.

Notes:

SENCO/ Forest School responsibility is also an opportunity for the right candidate with the required skills and experience. Salary is competitive and dependent on skills and experience. We seek to appoint a new manager as soon as possible. Training will be provided to ensure that you become a truly Wise Wizard!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00-43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

manager: 2 years (required) Nursery: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person