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Nursery Manager - Term Time Only

Smileys Childcare Agency

Nursery Manager - Leytonstone, London E11

Salary: £19.00 per hour | £21,660 per year (pro rata)

Hours: 30 hours | Monday–Friday | 8:00am–2:30pm

Contract: Permanent | Term Time (38 weeks)

We are looking for a passionate Nursery Manager to join our welcoming preschool in Leytonstone, London. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Early Years leader to drive quality, support staff development, and lead a dedicated team in delivering outstanding childcare and education.

Our setting is community-focused, providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where children thrive through a balance of structured learning and child-led play. The successful Nursery Manager will lead the day-to-day running of the setting, ensuring high standards, strong leadership, and continuous improvement across all areas of provision.

The Benefits

  • Paid time off for family commitments
  • Bonuses for 100% attendance and punctuality
  • Pension scheme
  • Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
  • Onsite parking and excellent public transport links
  • Term-time working hours

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the day-to-day management of the preschool
  • Provide strong leadership to a team, promoting a positive and supportive culture
  • Conduct staff supervisions, appraisals, and team meetings
  • Develop and implement a high-quality, ambitious curriculum
  • Ensure consistent high standards in teaching, learning, and care
  • Support staff development through structured training programmes
  • Strengthen adult-child interactions, particularly communication and language
  • Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections, maintaining strong self-evaluation and improvement plans

About You

  • Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (full and relevant)
  • At least 5 years’ experience as a Deputy Manager or Nursery Manager
  • Strong leadership and organisational skills
  • Commitment to inclusive practice and child development
  • Excellent communication skills with parents, staff, and external professionals
  • Eligible to work in the UK

Apply Today to lead one of the most successful nurseries and secure a premier management salary!

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