Job Description

The best managers, manage their teams to their best ...

Could your next management role be here at Cuddly Bear?

An amazing opportunity is available to manage and lead our team at our brand new nursery in West Wickham, due to open in Early 2026.

This is a FAB opportunity for

an experienced and qualified Nursery Manager

in developing your

management

and leadership

career and practice, whilst having an experienced nursery and office team to support you. No occupancy/waiting-list/fees-stress - that's with our Admin Team is for! We will also consider experienced Deputy Manager's looking for the 'next step' in their career.

You are responsible for managing/overseeing;

Children

Teams

Parents and

EYFS and extra curricula activities

You will report directly to the Senior Management Team and Owners.

This is a busy, hands-on management and leadership role. Cuddly Bear Day Care is a successful, family-run, caring nursery with 2 venues in Sydenham, and our new nursery in West Wickham; our Owners are hands on and fully involved on a daily basis. Your input will be valued in our successful, growing, nursery business.

About you:

Your qualities and skills will include;

care and kindness

a growth mindset - takes on learning, challenges and thrives!

office skills including IT (I connect system)

a passionate advocate of children in early years

team focused

knowledge of HR practice - to support your teams

excellent EYFS practice

creative mind and positive energy

To be the successful applicant, you must:

Have exceptional leadership abilities and the ability to inspire your team

Understand the importance of employee engagement and the impact of a positive workplace culture

Have excellent knowledge and understanding EYFS and statutory welfare requirements

Have an approachable manner and be able to build positive relationships

Have high standards of customer service

To be child centred and to make sure that children come first in all decisions

Hold a relevant Early Years/childcare qualification, Level 3 or higher.

Have experience as a safeguarding lead in previous roles and understand the importance of this role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 35,000.00-37,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Company pension Employee discount
Work Location: In person