Ladybird Nurseries | Full-Time | Competitive Salary + Outstanding Benefits
Ladybird is growing! Due to internal promotions within our senior team, we are now looking for an inspirational and dedicated Nursery Manager to lead our wonderful setting in Thornsett Road, Anerley.
About Ladybird
We aren't a faceless corporation. We are a small, family-run group of six nurseries that has been operating for over 30 years. We view our team as an extended family - our philosophy is to promote from within whenever possible, ensuring our staff have clear pathways for career progression. Most of our team members have been with us for many years because we truly recognise and value the ideas they bring to the table.
The Perks: What We Offer
We believe in taking care of those who take care of our children. Our package includes:
- Financial & Career Growth: Competitive salary with regular reviews, yearly and long-term service awards, and genuine potential to progress further within our chain.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous holiday allowance, a dedicated Wellbeing Day, a day off for your Birthday, and a full Christmas closure.
- Health & Support: Free healthy, freshly prepared cooked lunch every day, mental health first aiders, and free access to wellbeing resources.
- Perks: Discounted childcare and vibrant social events to celebrate our team, including annual Summer and Christmas parties.
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for early years education and a successful, proven track record in management.
- Experience: At least 3 years’ experience of nursery management (Deputy or Nursery Manager)
- Qualifications: Level 3 or above full and relevant early years qualification.
- Knowledge: Excellent, up-to-date knowledge of the EYFS framework, Safeguarding, and UK childcare regulations.
- Skills: Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) is essential.
- Attitude: A fun, "can-do" attitude with the ability to motivate a team and a commitment to every child’s success.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspire & Guide: Lead the nursery team, fostering a culture of continuous high performance.
- Curriculum Excellence: Ensure the curriculum is implemented effectively and is fully aligned with EYFS principles.
- Safeguarding: Act as a champion for the welfare and safety of every child.
- Operations: Manage staffing, resources, recruitment, and occupancy effectively to drive continuous improvement.
- Partnerships: Build caring, inclusive relationships with parents and carers to ensure they feel valued and involved.
How to Apply
If you are ready to lead a nursery where you are truly valued as an individual, apply here. We look forward to hearing from you!
Ladybird Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow a Safer Recruitment and Selection Process; successful applicants will be subject to reference checks and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check prior to employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Anerley, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- nursery leadership: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- minimum level 3 early years qualification (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
