Nursery manager Work, Jobs in Ongar (with Salaries)

Nursery Manager
Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries —Epping
- £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Management
- Preschool
- Referral programme
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Nursery Manager
Tiny Treasures Day Nursery —Brentwood
- £38,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Management
- Preschool
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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8d
Regional Manager (Nursery/Early Years) Full Time
Minoa Education —London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Travel
- Flexitime
- Employee discount
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13d
Team Leader
Grandir UK —Writtle
- £27,872 - £30,992 a year
- Full-time
- Preschool
- In-person
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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11d
Pre-school Manager
The Treehouse Club Forestry Nursery and out of School Club —Hutton
- From £16.20 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Management
- English
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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3h
Nursery Manager
Blooming Futures Daycare —Braintree
- £32,000 - £34,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Referral programme
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2h
Nursery Manager Maternity Cover
Queens Nursery —Buckhurst Hill
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- IT
- In-person
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13d
Nursery Manager
Bright Horizons —Brentwood
- £47,000 a year
- Full-time
- Preschool
- Leadership
- School
- Annual leave
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Nursery Manager
Maryam's nursery —London
- £45,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- In-person
- Leadership
- Store discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
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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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Nursery Assistant Manager
HappyWoods Nursery —London
- £37,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Management
- English
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Nursery Manager - New Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery St Albans
Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries —St Albans
- Up to £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Management
- Preschool
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Nursery Manager
Fledgelings Day Nursery —Romford
- Up to £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Management
- English
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Senior Nursery Manager
The Treehouse Club Forestry Nursery and out of School Club —Wickford
- £40,000 - £44,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Management
- In-person
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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6d
Nursery Manager
Safeway —Greenwich
- From £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Flexitime
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Baby Room Leader
Munchkins Nursery —Billericay
- £30,742.40 - £32,342.40 a year
- Full-time
- Preschool
- In-person
- Leadership
- Paid training
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Senior Nursery Manager
N Family Club —London
- £55,000 - £65,354 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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Nursery Deputy Manager
Star Bright Day Nursery —Harlow
- £24,420 - £35,500 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Management
- English
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12d
Deputy Nursery Manager
Kinderzimmer UK —South Kensington
- Up to £41,097 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Preschool
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
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Nursery Manager
The Eight Group —London
- Up to £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Organisational skills
- In-person
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Nursery Manager

Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries -
Epping

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Job details

Full-time
£50,000 a year

Benefits

Referral programme

Qualifications

Childcare
Management
IT
Preschool experience
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Description

Nursery Manager

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum (Depending on Experience/Qualifications)

Brand New Nursery Coming in Autumn 2026

Are you an experienced and inspiring Nursery Manager ready to lead a high-performing large-scale setting?

Monkey Puzzle Epping is our newest nursery and we’re looking for a hands-on, strategic leader to ensure that every child, parent, and where team members can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

You’ll lead the nursery both operationally and strategically, ensuring that the setting continues to deliver exceptional standards of childcare, education, and customer experience.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leadership & Culture

Lead, inspire, and motivate a large multi-room team to deliver excellence in every area.
Create a positive, collaborative culture that supports wellbeing and encourages continuous improvement.
Coach and mentor Deputy Managers, Room Leaders and key staff, helping them grow into confident leaders of their own teams.
Champion inclusion and diversity within the nursery community.

Quality & Curriculum

Ensure the EYFS curriculum is embedded effectively across all age groups, promoting inspiring learning environments.
Maintain a consistent focus on safeguarding, health & safety, and children’s wellbeing.

Compliance & Standards

Maintain regulatory compliance at all times, keeping the nursery inspection-ready for Ofsted and local authority visits.
Implement and monitor policies, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures, ensuring they’re understood and followed by the team.
Lead incident reporting, audits, and action plans to uphold high operational standards.

People Management

Recruit, induct, and retain talented team members, managing staffing levels for a large-scale setting.
Conduct appraisals, supervisions, and one-to-ones to drive professional growth and team engagement.
Identify training needs and implement development plans to build a strong pipeline of future leaders.

Parent & Community Partnerships

Act as the main point of contact for parents, promoting open communication and trust.
Host parent information sessions, open days, and nursery events to build a strong community presence.
Work in partnership with external agencies, schools, and local community groups to support children’s learning and transitions.

Business & Financial Management

Manage the nursery budget effectively, including forecasting occupancy, monitoring income and expenditure, and controlling running costs.
Analyse occupancy trends to maximise capacity across all rooms, ensuring strong financial performance.
Collaborate with Head Office on marketing initiatives and business development projects to keep the nursery thriving.
Ensure the nursery achieves or exceeds its KPIs in occupancy, quality, and parent satisfaction.

Innovation & Growth

Champion environmental and sustainability initiatives within the nursery.
Lead continuous improvement projects, drawing on staff feedback, inspection recommendations, and parent surveys.
Explore new enrichment activities and curriculum enhancements to set the nursery apart in the local market.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

What We’re Looking For

Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 5+ desirable)
Designated Safeguarding Lead trained with strong safeguarding knowledge
Safer Recruitment training and proven experience in managing large teams
Minimum 2+ years in a Deputy or Manager role in a busy nursery/preschool (experience in settings of 80+ places desirable)
Strong track record of delivering ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted results
Financially astute, confident managing budgets and occupancy planning
Excellent communication, organisation, and IT skills
A natural leader with a passion for creating a happy, high-performing team culture

Benefits

What can Monkey Puzzle Offer?

Length of Service Recognition: We want you stay with us! We recognise and reward your length of service with Monkey Puzzle with vouchers

Competitive Salaries: We are not here to penny pinch. Our salaries are competitive based on your position and the job market. Salaries are reviewed throughout the year.

Enhanced Maternity Pay: Enhanced pay after 2 years’ service

Medicash: Cover for dental treatments, optical, doctor consultations, therapies, and prescriptions as well as mental health support

YuLife: You will be enrolled into our Group Life Assurance policy and have access to the YuLife app

Refer a Friend: Bring connections to work with us and earn rewards

Flexible Working: We would like to be able to give you the choice and flexibility to reduce your working hours.

Social Events: We arrange catch ups with the team alongside our Christmas parties

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Safeguarding Statement

Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries are committed to Keeping children safe; therefore, it is necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record Disclosure and Barred check to be undertaken. All posts involving direct contact with children and vulnerable adults are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. All candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions, you may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your employment commences.

About Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries

Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries is a renowned brand that offers outstanding day nursery and preschool child care services for children aged 3 months to 5 years old. With over fifteen years of experience, Monkey Puzzle has worked closely with parents, staff, and Ofsted to deliver exceptional childcare, providing children with unlimited opportunities to play, learn, and grow in a safe and secure environment. With a network of carefully designed nurseries across the United Kingdom, Monkey Puzzle is dedicated to supporting families and answering the question, "Where can I find a nursery near me?". Their nurseries are located in various counties and London boroughs, ensuring accessibility for families in different areas. Monkey Puzzle also prioritizes the growth and development of their team members. They offer apprenticeship programs, early years career opportunities, and comprehensive training and development for their staff, resulting in a highly skilled and dedicated team. From babies to preschoolers, Monkey Puzzle caters to the educational and developmental needs of children in each age group. Their curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage, ensuring that children are well-prepared for their transition to school. Choose Monkey Puzzle for exceptional childcare and a nurturing learning environment for your child's early years.

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