Nursery Manager – Leytonstone, London, E11

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate Nursery Manager to join our welcoming preschool in Leytonstone, London. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced early years leader to drive quality, support staff development, and lead a dedicated team in delivering outstanding childcare and education. Our setting is community-focused, providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where children thrive through a balance of structured learning and child-led play.

Benefits

• Paid time off for family commitments
• Bonuses for 100% attendance and punctuality
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
• Onsite parking and excellent public transport links
• Term-time working hours

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the preschool
• Provide strong leadership to a team, promoting a positive and supportive culture
• Conduct staff supervisions, appraisals, and team meetings
• Develop and implement a high-quality, ambitious curriculum
• Ensure consistent high standards in teaching, learning, and care
• Support staff development through structured training programmes
• Strengthen adult-child interactions, particularly communication and language
• Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections, maintaining strong self-evaluation and improvement plans

Requirements

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (full and relevant)
• At least 5 years’ experience as a Deputy Manager or Nursery Manager
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Commitment to inclusive practice and child development
• Excellent communication skills with parents, staff, and external professionals
• Eligible to work in the UK

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