Job Description
Nursery Manager – The Orchard Day Nursery Kew
Salary: Up to £55,000 depending on experience and qualifications + Bonus
Hours of Work: 40 hours a week
Contract term: Permanent
Start date: March 2026
We are currently looking for a passionate individual to join The Orchard Day Nursery Kew as our Nursery manager. This in an exciting opportunity for you to join our nursery and shape the next stage of our growth.
The Orchard Day Nursery Kew based in Brentford, 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 Years Practitioners and staff to meet the needs of all young babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers in our care. Children at The Orchard Day Nursery are encouraged to be kind and helpful and are provided with the highest possible level of care.
We are looking for a Nursery Manager who can be influential in the progress and development of The Orchard Day Nursery Kew. Linking closely with the other Inspired Learning Group nurseries 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 or deputy manager experience is essential for this role. You will be heavily involved in the day to day running of the nursery including occupancy, fees and recruitment.
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 at The Orchard Day Nursery Kew you should be passionate about all areas of children’s learning.
Applicants should demonstrate the following qualifications & experiences:
• Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification is essential.
• 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 for how a Nursery works.
• Excellent communication skills and able to work effectively in a team
As the Nursery Manager at The Orchard Day Nursery Kew 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. In return we will offer you a friendly, welcoming place of work, a great team of staff and pupils who are well behaved and engaging.
As part of the Inspire Learning Group staff also benefit from;
• Annual salary reviews
• Childcare fee discount
• Competitive Annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays with Annual leave increasing with service.
• Pension scheme
• Refer a friend scheme up to £750
• Health plan that provides significant coverage 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.
• Westfield rewards (discounts from various high street and online outlets).
If you are an experience Manager looking for new challenge or Deputy manager looking to take their first managerial position at our nursery then this exciting opportunity is the role for you.
Please apply at https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000001025
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.
The Orchard Day Nursery Kew is 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).