Nursery Manager - Loughton


This is a BRAND-NEW private day nursery due to open September 2026. This is a Montessori setting the cater to 120 children, we require a Montessori trained manager.
This will be the 4th site opening by the organization that already has 3 sites in East London since 1991.


Salary up to: £48,000 per annum


Main Duties
· Plan and launch your new nursery
· Ensure compliance whilst adding value to children, parents and team
· Manage and coach a large team
· Deliver on the job training, guidance and support to the team
· Build and maintain excellent relationships with parents
· Be responsible for all planning and logistics, running the nursery routine, managing sufficient ratios and rotas
· Risk assess the nursery through the day, every day, and actioning; maintaining and critically assessing all policies, procedures and practice to drive improvements
· To effectively lead and manage the staff team including recruitment and retention, providing day to day guidance, training and support to all staff.
· To ensure all policies, procedures and curriculums are implemented and adhered to at all times
· To effectively manage the budgets and occupancy levels
· To implement an effective parent liaison program, to be influential in developing strong links with parents
· To manage all day to day operations of the nursery
· Work occasional weekends for local marketing and experiential events to support the nursery launch


Desirable Skills/Qualifications
· Hold a Montessori diploma
· At least 2 recent years’ experience as nursery manager
· Able to lead and manage professional childcare teams, to deliver high standards and results.
· Knowledge of Record Keeping and Key Worker Systems
· A rigorous understanding of the EYFS and the ability to fully implement all of it requirements
· A clear understanding of Ofsted’s requirements and current legislation
· Adaptable - able to work hands on and in an office setting
· Ability to write clear reports and communicate clearly in spoken and written form.
The successful candidate must have a proven track record in Nursery Management and with strong leadership skills.


Licence/Certification:
*Driving Licence (preferred)
*Must hold a Montessori Diploma


Work Location: In person
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time