Nursery manager Work, Jobs in St Albans (with Salaries)

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 Deputy Manager
Apple daycare Ltd —St Albans
- Up to £15.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- English
- Working with children
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Deputy Manager
Grandir UK —Radlett
- £33,280 - £41,600 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Nursery Manager
Childbase Partnership —Hemel Hempstead
- £42,178.50 - £55,419.00 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
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Room Leader
Canopy Children's Nursery St Albans —London Colney
- £34,000 - £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Working with children
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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10d
Deputy Manager working 3 days a week
Banana Moon Day Nurseries —St Albans
- £28,000 - £30,000 a year
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Hotel
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Nursery Manager
Kinder City Parkway Nursery —Luton
- £32,500 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- In-person
- Leadership
- Employee discount
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Nursery Manager - Ashbourne Day Nurseries - Bricket Wood
Ashbourne Day Nurseries —St Albans
- Up to £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- In-person
- Store discount
- Employee discount
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Nursery Unit Manager
Flower Pots Day Nursery —Hemel Hempstead
- Up to £36,270 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Preschool
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Senior Nursery Room Leader
Busy Bees —St Albans
- £15.30 an hour
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Nursery Manager
Blossom Tree Montessori —Pinner
- £48,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Management
- Mentoring
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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Deputy Leader - TERM TIME ONLY
The Early Bird Pre-School (Wheathampstead) —St Albans
- £14 - £16 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Preschool
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Nursery Room Leader
Busy Bees —St Albans
- £14.85 an hour
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Preschool
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Senior Nursery Manager - Ashbourne Day Nurseries - Princes Risborough
Ashbourne Day Nurseries —Princes Risborough
- £45,000 - £47,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- In-person
- Store discount
- Employee discount
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Assistant Nursery Manager
Busy Bees —Hemel Hempstead
- £33,009.40 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
2d
Regional Manager (Nursery/Early Years) Full Time
Minoa Education —London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Travel
- Flexitime
- Employee discount
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Room Leader and Level 3/Level 2 practitioners (Baby, Toddler & Preschool) – Monkey Puzzle Radlett
Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries —Radlett
- Up to £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Preschool
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Nursery Manager
Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries —Epping
- £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Management
- Preschool
- Referral programme
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Project Manager
Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries —Berkhamsted
- £55,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Hospitality
- Childcare
- PMP
- Annual leave
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Deputy Nursery Manager
Childbase Partnership —Woburn and Harlington
- £35,178.00 - £40,033.50 a year
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Nursery Manager - New Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery St Albans

Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries -
St Albans

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
Up to £50,000 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Additional leave
Annual leave
Company pension
Company events
Employee discount
Transport links
Childcare
Referral programme
On-site parking

Qualifications

Childcare
Management
IT
Preschool experience
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Nursery Manager

Salary: Up to GBP 50,000 per annum (depending on Experience/Qualification)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Brand New Nursery Coming in Autumn 2026

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

We are looking for a hands-on, strategic leader take ownership of a new nursery, build your own team, and play a key role in establishing a high-quality, nurturing environment for children and families in the local community.

Benefits

On-site Parking
Fully air-conditioned premise
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: Our salaries are competitive based on your position and the job market
Enrolment into the company pension scheme (compliant with UK statutory requirements)
Birthday day off (if falls on a week day this is taken off, if falls at a weekend either the Friday or Monday off) not taken from annual leave.
Refer a Friend: Bring connections to work with us and earn rewards
Social Events: Opportunities to catch-up with the team alongside annual Christmas party
50% Employee discount on childcare fees
Ongoing Training and Career Development

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 Directors 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 60+ 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

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.

Pay: Up to £50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave
Childcare
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Referral programme
Transport links

Work Location: In person

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