Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager – Private Nursery Onsite at Mainstream Primary School

A brand-new private nursery based onsite at a mainstream primary school in Bexley, South-East London is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager. This is a full-time, permanent role starting in September 2026.

If you are a qualified, motivated, and experienced Nursery Manager looking to lead a new setting from the ground up, we want to hear from you!

About the role

• Lead and manage all aspects of the new nursery, ensuring high-quality early years provision
• Oversee day-to-day operations, staffing, and scheduling
• Maintain compliance with Ofsted requirements and health & safety standards
• Develop and implement the curriculum in line with EYFS standards
• Recruit, train, and support nursery staff
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and the school community
• Monitor and report on children’s progress and development

About our Nursery

Our nursery is a brand-new setting onsite within a mainstream primary school, providing a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment for children aged 0–5 years. We are committed to delivering high-quality early years education with a focus on inclusion, development, and well-being.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Full-time, permanent role
• September 2026 start
• Opportunity to lead a brand-new nursery and shape its development
• Ongoing CPD and leadership support
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and pension scheme

Who we are looking for

• Qualified Nursery Manager (Level 3 or above in Early Years Leadership)
• Proven experience managing a nursery or early years setting
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted standards
• Excellent communication and team management skills
• Passionate about early years education and child development

To apply for this Nursery Manager role, please get in touch today! We are recruiting now and will be interviewing as soon as possible.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment for this Nursery Manager role. As a Nursery Manager role, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Nursery Manager role candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This Nursery Manager role post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply by sending your CV to Jo at Clarus Education. If shortlisted, you will be contacted within 48 hours.

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