Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager

Crouch End, North London, N8 | £50,000–£60,000 per year, depending on experience | Permanent, full-time | On-site

Lead a developing 95-place nursery, build a confident team and make a visible impact on quality, care and growth.

Recruit by Nature is supporting an established early-years provider seeking an experienced Nursery Manager for a recently opened setting in Crouch End.

You’ll take responsibility for daily operations, shape the nursery’s culture and systems, and develop consistent standards across the team. You’ll have access to training, professional development and peer support through the provider’s wider nursery network.

The role

• Lead the nursery’s daily operation, maintaining high standards of care, education and child welfare.
• Embed effective EYFS practice and ensure safeguarding is reflected in everyday routines.
• Recruit, induct, coach and develop Deputy Managers, Room Leaders and practitioners.
• Manage staffing, rotas, ratios, deployment and operational cover.
• Lead staff supervision, performance conversations and development planning.
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers, handling concerns professionally.
• Identify quality-improvement priorities and follow through on agreed actions.
• Support enquiries, nursery tours, registrations and occupancy growth.
• Monitor operational performance and contribute to staffing costs and budget management.
• Work with senior stakeholders and the wider support network.

About you

You’ll need:

• A full and relevant Level 3 or higher early-years childcare qualification.
• At least two years’ managerial experience within an early-years nursery setting.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, child welfare and Ofsted expectations.
• Experience managing staffing ratios, rotas and daily nursery operations.
• Confidence coaching staff, managing performance and building an accountable, supportive team.
• Experience improving quality and an understanding of occupancy, staffing costs and nursery performance.
• The ability to build parent confidence and handle sensitive conversations.
• A reliable commute to Crouch End, North London, N8.

Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Salary and benefits

• £50,000–£60,000 per year, depending on experience.
• Free parking and meals.
• Confidential counselling support.
• Ongoing training, online learning and career-development opportunities.
• Peer support across the wider nursery network.
• Company-wide social events.

Working arrangements

This is a permanent, full-time position based on site in Crouch End. The nursery operates Monday to Friday and closes between Christmas and New Year.

The nursery’s opening hours are 7:30am–6:30pm. The manager’s contracted hours and shift arrangements will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

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For a confidential discussion, contact George Francis:

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 0118 334 8424

WhatsApp: 07782 217154