Nursery Manager

About the Role

Are you an inspiring Early Years Leader with a proven track record of driving educational and operational excellence?

Action Staffing Ltd is currently recruiting a passionate and highly organized Nursery Manager on behalf of a premier early years setting in Lower Clapton, London (E5).

This is a permanent, full-time leadership position offering a highly competitive salary package, fully negotiable depending on your depth of management experience.

Your Responsibilities

As the Nursery Manager, you will hold overall operational, financial, and pedagogical responsibility for the setting:

• Manage the daily running of the nursery, overseeing staff rotas, occupancy levels, budgets, and overall business growth
• Supervise, support, and mentor the early years staff team, conducting regular performance reviews and building a positive workplace culture
• Ensure the high-quality delivery of a rich, creative, and inclusive curriculum based on the statutory EYFS framework
• Maintain total compliance with Ofsted regulations, health and safety laws, and local safeguarding procedures
• Build strong, trusting professional relationships with families, managing parent enquiries and hosting show-arounds

Requirements

What we are looking for:

• A recognized Level 3 Childcare Qualification or higher (a Degree in Early Years, EYPS, or EYTS is highly advantageous)
• Proven, successful experience working as a Nursery Manager or a highly experienced Deputy Manager ready to take full ownership
• Deep, practical understanding of statutory EYFS guidelines, Ofsted inspection frameworks, and child protection regulations
• Exceptional communication skills, strong business/administrative acumen, and a calm leadership style

A clean Enhanced DBS check is mandatory before starting.

Salary & Working Hours

• Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Continuous professional development and advanced leadership training
• Modern, well-resourced childcare setting designed to support staff and children

Location

The nursery is located in Lower Clapton, London (E5).

It is easily accessible from:

• Hackney
• Clapton
• Stoke Newington
• Dalston
• Walthamstow
• Stratford
• Surrounding East and North East London areas

Apply

If you are an accomplished early years manager looking for a permanent position that truly values your leadership capability, we want to hear from you today.

Please send your CV directly to Action Staffing Ltd for immediate consideration.