Nursery Manager | Salary Up to £50,000+ Bonus | London
About us
Maryam’s is an exceptional nursery based in London. We are collaborative, fun, and inclusive.
Maryams Nursery is recruiting for an outstanding Nursery Manager. We are collaborative, fun, and inclusive. We are looking to expand the nursery mid 2026 so there will be more growth opportunities.
www.maryamsnursery.co.uk
As Early Years providers our belief is deeply rooted in everything we do and we are incredibly proud to offer our bespoke approach to childcare.
At Maryams we are a multicultural team from many different backgrounds which enables us to bring our international diversity into one and become a family. We also believe we are all raising the future together, and through this we become a family.
What we can offer you:
- Excellent London living salary and regular salary reviews, starting salary is from £45,000 and is upto £50,000
- Additional Ofsted Outstanding bonus
- Up to 28 days holiday a year (including bank holidays) to start (rises with length of service)
- Brand new modern office setting
- Promotion and career opportunities in a growing company
- A brilliant team and work culture, providing regular social events and company perks to our staff. We consider ourselves to be like a family, therefore we care about our staff and their wellbeing
- A generous employee referral scheme. Any employee who successfully refers a candidate to us who starts full-time will receive a payment of £500!
About you
We are looking for an exceptional positive, ambitious and passionate Manager who shares our vision of being the best early years provider and on delivering outstanding care and education. As well as being an exceptional team leader who will inspire our team through an amazing journey with Maryams.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Management:
- Lead, motivate, and manage the nursery staff to ensure high-quality early years education and care.
- To ensure smooth day-to-day operations, decision-making, and communication with parents, staff, and external agencies.
- Support the staff team in implementing the nursery’s policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with EYFS and statutory frameworks.
- Conduct staff observations, supervisions, and appraisals to monitor performance, identify training needs, and promote continuous professional development.
- Maintain accurate staff records, including training logs, rotas, and attendance to ensure the correct staff-to-child ratios are upheld.
Compliance with EYFS and Ofsted:
- Support the implementation and monitoring of the EYFS curriculum, ensuring that activities are planned to support children’s progress across all areas of learning.
- Ensure that the nursery is prepared for Ofsted inspections, keeping records and documentation up to date as required by statutory guidance.
- Regularly review nursery policies and procedures to ensure they reflect current Ofsted standards and statutory frameworks.
- Assist in conducting regular audits and evaluations of the nursery environment and practices to ensure ongoing quality improvement.
Safeguarding and Child Protection:
- Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), supporting the safeguarding policies and procedures to protect children and ensure staff understand and follow safeguarding protocols.
- Ensure that any safeguarding concerns are reported to the appropriate authorities in line with nursery policies.
- Maintain confidentiality and promote a culture of vigilance where safeguarding and child welfare is a priority for all staff.
Parent Partnership and Communication:
- Build and maintain positive relationships with parents and carers, ensuring they are fully informed about their child’s development and any key
- nursery updates.
- Handle parent inquiries, complaints, and concerns professionally, ensuring that any issues are resolved in a timely manner.
- Organise and participate in parent meetings, workshops, and events to enhance parental engagement in the child’s learning and development.
Health, Safety, and Welfare:
- Ensure the nursery environment is safe and secure for children, staff, and visitors by conducting regular risk assessments and health and safety checks.
- Ensure all staff understand and adhere to the nursery’s health and safety policies, including first aid, fire safety, and food hygiene practices.
- Maintain accurate records of accidents, incidents, and medication administered in line with nursery policies and procedures.
- Promote the physical and emotional well-being of all children, ensuring a nurturing environment that supports their growth and development.
Curriculum Planning and Implementation:
- Support in overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of age appropriate activities that promote the learning and development of each child in line with the EYFS.
- Ensure key workers effectively plan and deliver engaging learning opportunities that meet the individual needs of the children.
- Monitor children’s progress and development through observations and assessments, ensuring all records are kept up to date.
- Encourage a play-based approach to learning and ensure that the characteristics of effective learning are embedded in daily routines.
Staff Development and Training:
- Assist in identifying staff training needs and ensuring that all team members are up to date with their professional development.
- Support the delivery of in-house training and encourage staff to attend external training courses as needed, particularly in areas such as safeguarding, first aid, and EYFS updates.
- Help foster a collaborative, team-focused environment where staff feel supported and motivated to deliver high standards of care and education.
Financial and Administrative Duties:
- Manage the nursery budget, processing payments, and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Support in managing nursery resources, ensuring that the environment is well-equipped and that materials are regularly reviewed and replenished.
- Oversee the day-to-day management of attendance registers, ensuring that children’s hours are accurately recorded.
Continuous Improvement:
- To identify areas for improvement within the nursery and implement strategies to enhance the quality of care and education.
- Assist in action planning following internal or external audits or inspections, ensuring that all areas of improvement are addressed.
- Stay informed about changes in legislation, best practices, and EYFS updates, ensuring that the nursery is always at the forefront of early years education.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education (preferably a Level 5 or higher).
- At least 3-5 years of experience as a nursery manager
- Strong working knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework and Ofsted inspection standards.
- Paediatric First Aid and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training or willingness to complete it.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support and motivate staff.
- In-depth understanding of child development and early years education.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to build positive relationships with staff, parents, and external agencies.
- High levels of initiative, creativity, and problem-solving ability.
Additional Information:
- The role requires an enhanced DBS check and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and keeping up-to-date with early years legislation and best practice.
Pay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee mentoring programme
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Please let us know if you need any sponsorship from our end .
Experience:
- Nursery Manager: 2 years (required)
- Early childhood education: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
