nursery manager Work, Jobs in essex (with Salaries)

Nursery Manager
Hillside Gems Nursery & Preschool —Terling
- £16.81 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Preschool
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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20h
Early Years Learning Lead
REACHout EYSPH —Halstead
- £500 a day
- Hybrid work
- Childcare
- Management
- Leadership
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Head of People and Culture
Treehouse Nursery School —Epping
- Part-time
- Management
- Leadership
- Teaching
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Senior Nursery Manager
The Treehouse Club Forestry Nursery and out of School Club —Wickford
- £40,000 - £43,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- In-person
- School
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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Day Nursery Manager
D&SPG LTD —Haverhill
- £17.00 - £18.35 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Management
- English
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Nursery Manager for brand new setting
Just Kids Daycare —Romford
- £37,000 - £50,000 a year
- Childcare
- Organisational skills
- In-person
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3d
Nursery Manager
Fledgelings Day Nursery —Romford
- £33,600 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Management
- English
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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6d
Support Manager
N Family Club —Bishop's Stortford
- £45,926 - £65,354 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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Deputy Manager
Castle Fields Pre-School —Haverhill
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Preschool
- Paid training
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3d
Outdoor Learning Manager
Hillside Gems Nursery & Preschool —Chelmsford
- From £15 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Preschool
- Employee discount
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11d
Deputy Nursery Manager
Jesters Nursery & Pre-school Beaulieu, Chelmsford —Bicknacre
- £29,789 - £33,895 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Management
- Preschool
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Head of Preschool
Saint Nicholas School —Harlow
- £35,297 - £43,060 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Preschool
- School
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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5d
Nursery Room Manager
Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten —Chelmsford
- £30,000 - £31,000 a year
- Full-time
- First Aid Certification
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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2d
Nursery Deputy Manager
Montessori Cottage Nurseries —Linton
- £28,000 - £34,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Management
- English
- Annual leave
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4d
Deputy Manager - Rocking Horse Nursery
Rocking Horse Nursery —Harlow
- £28,187 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Childcare
- English
- In-person
- Free parking
- Paid training
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2d
Nursery Deputy Manager
Star Bright Day Nursery —Harlow
- £24,420 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- English
- Continuous improvement
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5d
Nursery Manager
little bunnies childcare services ltd —Stanford-le-Hope
- £32,000 - £34,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- In-person
- Leadership
- Free parking
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12d
HR Manager
Jesters Nursery & Pre-school Beaulieu, Chelmsford —Chelmsford
- £18.64 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Preschool
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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11d
Nursery Manager
Bright Horizons —Loughton
- From £43,243.20 a year
- Full-time
- Preschool
- Leadership
- School
- Annual leave
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Nursery Room Leader
Family First Nurseries —Maldon
- £29,244 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Annual leave
- Employee discount

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Nursery Manager

Hillside Gems Nursery & Preschool
Terling

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£16.81 an hour
20 hours ago

Benefits

Free parking
Annual leave
Employee discount
Childcare
Sick pay
On-site parking

Qualifications

Childcare
GCSE
Early childhood education
Leadership
Communication skills
Nursery experience

Full job description

Nursery Manager

Hillside Gems Terling

About the Role

We are looking for a warm, capable and inspiring Nursery Manager to lead our beautiful Terling site from September 2026.

Terling is a small, nurturing 21-place nursery and preschool, offering a calm and personal environment where children can be truly known, supported and celebrated. This is a special opportunity for a manager who values close relationships, thoughtful practice and the joy of working in a smaller setting where every child and family matters.

The nursery is within walking distance of a beautiful nature park, giving children rich opportunities to explore, discover and connect with the natural world. We are looking for a manager who will embrace outdoor learning and help bring nature, movement and curiosity into everyday nursery life.

This role would suit someone who is open to new approaches, thoughtful systems and fresh ideas. The successful candidate will have opportunities to work alongside a qualified Early Years Teacher, trial new ways of working and help develop practice across the setting in a way that is purposeful, reflective and child-centred.

Working Hours

The role is expected to be Full-time.

Monday - Friday. To be available during the hours of 8-4pm.

Pay

£15ph + £1.81ph rolled-up holiday pay

= £16.81 per hour

Key Responsibilities

The Nursery Manager will:

Lead the day-to-day running of the Terling site nursery and preschool
Manage systems that support the smooth daily running of the nursery
Create a warm, safe and inspiring environment for children aged 2–5
Lead and support a small team, modelling strong early years practice
Work as a team with the Directors to ensure high-quality care, education and safeguarding
Build positive relationships with children, families, staff and the wider Hillside Gems team
Support high-quality teaching, learning and care in line with the EYFS
Be open to trialling new approaches, systems and ways of working
Champion outdoor learning, including regular use of the local nature park where appropriate
Ensure children are supported to develop confidence, independence, curiosity and resilience
Oversee safeguarding, health and safety, risk assessments and daily operational standards
Support staff development through guidance, supervision and reflective practice
Communicate clearly with parents about children’s progress, wellbeing and experiences
Maintain accurate records, observations and children’s learning journeys
Ensure the nursery remains inclusive, nurturing and responsive to children’s individual needs

Skills and Experience

We are looking for someone who has:

A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
Previous experience in a nursery leadership
Ideally someone who is currently a Deputy Manager looking for the next step
A strong understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements
Confidence leading a small team with warmth, clarity and consistency
A genuine love of outdoor learning and nature-based experiences
Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
A calm, reflective and encouraging approach
Openness to new ideas, systems and approaches to improving practice
The ability to build trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues
A commitment to high-quality, inclusive early years practice

What We Offer

The opportunity to lead a small, nurturing 21-place nursery and preschool
A warm, supportive and values-led team environment
A beautiful village setting with access to a nearby nature park
Opportunities to work alongside a qualified Early Years Teacher
Division of work with the Directors to allow you to concentrate on day-to-day nursery operations.
The chance to try out new ideas and shape thoughtful systems within the nursery
Opportunities for training, development and reflective leadership
The chance to shape practice in a setting where children can be known deeply
A role where you can help children build confidence, independence and a meaningful connection with nature
The opportunity to work closely with the wider Hillside Gems leadership team

Pay: £16.81 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Sick pay

Work Location: In person

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