Job Description
• The Study Nursery
• Position: Nursery Manager
• Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum + Bonus
• Contract type: 52 Weeks a year
• Hours of Work: 40 hours a week
• Contract term: Permanent
• Start date: August 2025 or sooner
We are currently looking to appoint a Nursery Manager to lead our outstanding nursery at The Study Nursery. Our nursery is situated at the heart of our community. We believe that for children to become successful learners, they need to feel happy, safe and secure in their everyday learning world.
The Study Nursery, based in New Malden, South West London, has a strong family atmosphere and prepares children exceptionally well for their first steps towards primary schools. We believe in recruiting and training the very best early year practitioner and staff to meet the needs of all young babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers in our care, providing the highest standards of care in a safe and secure environment. Children are encouraged and supported to become natural explorers and inquisitive learners.
We are looking for a Nursery Manager who can be influential in the progress and development of our nursery at this exciting growth stage. Expanding to offering to care for our youngest pupils will see the Study Nursery accommodate pupils from 6 month upwards. You will play a key role in the development of our pupils, ensuring a happy and successful start to their education journey. Prior nursery manager experience is essential for this role. You will be heavily involved in the day to day running of the nursery as well as financial operations, recruitment, training and development of staff.
We are looking for a fantastic nursery manager who can;
• Demonstrate excellent practice in delivering the early years curriculum
• Promote the values of the nursery to all staff, parents and children
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all staff
• Maintain accurate records including occupancy to ensure growth and development
• Train and develop all staff to fulfil their potential
As our Nursery Manager you should be passionate about all areas of children’s learning.
Applicants should demonstrate the following qualifications and experiences:
• Full and relevant Childcare qualification, Ideally Level 5 (NVQ5, EYTS, QTS, B.Ed. or above)
• Have vast experience within a childcare setting
• Great passion for child development and a good working knowledge of the EYFS 0-5 years
• Experience of working in a management role, mentoring and leading staff
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and Ofsted statutory guidance
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding
• Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities
• Ability to deliver a high standard of childcare
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work productively with pupils, colleagues, parents and outside agencies
• Excellent planning, organising and time management skills
• A fantastic understanding of how a Nursery works.
• Excellent communication skills and able to work effectively in a team
As the Nursery Manager at The Study Nursery, you will play a vitally important role in this excellent nursery. You will be involved and supported by the Inspired Learning Group of schools and nurseries. With termly manager meetings you will meet and share best practice with other managers.
You will have the chance to join our great team and play a key role in delivering a high-quality childcare service to our young children.
As well as joining an outstanding team of colleagues at The Study Nursery, as part of the Inspired Learning Group, you will also benefit from;
• Competitive Salary including bonuses
• Annual salary review
• Professional Development and Training opportunities with the prospect of career and salary progression as our business grows
• Childcare fee discount
• Annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays increasing with service
• Pension scheme
• Refer a friend scheme up to £750
• Performance based bonuses.
• Health cash plan covering 10 healthcare benefits and services such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession. Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world.
• Employee Assistance Programme,
If you are an experienced manager looking to take on a new and exciting opportunity or a deputy manager looking for progression, this is the role for you.
We look forward to your application. Please apply at – https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000000821
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.
The Study School 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).