Job Description

Nursery Manager

Westbury House Preparatory School and Nursery, New Malden, Surrey

Salary: Up to 45,000 + Bonus (depending on experience)

Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks per year

Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week

Start date: February 2026

Location: 80 Westbury Road, New Malden, Surrey KT3 5AS

Website: www.westburyhouse.surrey.sch.uk

Westbury House Preparatory School and Nursery is a thriving independent co-educational school for children aged 2-11, providing a broad, balanced and nurturing education in a unique family environment. Our most recent ISI inspection rated us Excellent across all areas -- recognising our pupils' exceptional knowledge, skills and understanding from the very start of their educational journey. We take pride in offering small class sizes, outstanding teaching, and a community that celebrates individuality, curiosity and kindness.

We are seeking an experienced, passionate Nursery Manager to lead our outstanding nursery from January 2026. You will be part of a close-knit Senior Leadership Team, working alongside the Head to shape an inspiring and nurturing environment for our youngest learners.

You will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the nursery, ensuring excellence in teaching and learning, maintaining strong operational and financial oversight and developing your team to reach their full potential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Nursery Manager, or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready to take the next step to make a meaningful impact in a well-established, high-quality setting.

We are looking for a confident leader who can:

Deliver and model outstanding early years practice. Inspire and support your team to deliver high-quality learning experiences. Maintain excellent communication with staff, parents and external partners. Oversee occupancy, compliance and quality standards to ensure continued growth. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
Qualifications & Experience

A full and relevant Level 5 qualification (e.g. NVQ5, EYTS, QTS, B.Ed or above). Proven experience in a management or senior leadership role within Early Years. Excellent working knowledge of the EYFS and Ofsted requirements. Strong safeguarding knowledge and commitment to best practice. A passion for early childhood education and child development. Outstanding communication, organisation and team leadership skills.
What We Offer

As part of the Inspired Learning Group, you'll have access to a wide network of support, training and professional growth opportunities. We also offer a competitive benefits package including:

Competitive salary with annual review and performance-based bonuses Professional development and career progression opportunities Nursery/school fee discount Annual leave including bank holidays, increasing with service Pension scheme Health cash plan (covering optical, dental, therapy treatments and more) Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 Doctor Line Refer-a-friend bonus up to 750
If you are a motivated and experienced nursery professional ready for a new challenge in 2026, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply follow this link to our application form - https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000000991

We look forward to your application.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised.

Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.

Westbury House Preparatory School and Nursery is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

INDHP

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Referral programme
Work Location: In person