Nursery Manager – Brand New Nursery Opening September 2026

Nursery Manager – Brand New Nursery Opening September 2026
Location: Bexley
Salary: £35,000 – £39,000 per annum

Are you an experienced and passionate early years professional ready to lead an exciting new setting from the ground up? We are seeking a dedicated Nursery Manager to oversee the launch and ongoing success of a brand new nursery in Bexley, opening this September.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the culture, standards, and environment of a new provision, ensuring high-quality care and education for children in their early years.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring compliance with EYFS and Ofsted requirements
• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children
• Recruit, support, and develop a high-performing nursery team
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and the local community
• Manage budgets, occupancy levels, and overall nursery performance
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain outstanding standards of care and education

Requirements

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare or a related field (essential)
• Previous experience in a leadership or management role within an early years setting
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding practices
• Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills
• Passion for delivering high-quality early years education

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £35,000 – £39,000
• Opportunity to lead and shape a brand new nursery
• Supportive environment with scope for professional growth
• The chance to make a real impact from day one

If you are an ambitious and committed early years professional looking for your next leadership role, we would love to hear from you.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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