Posted 01 June 2026Chestnut Nursery School @ John Perry

Nursery Manager - Maternity

Chestnut Nursery School @ John Perry
London

Job details

  • Salary£40,000.00
  • RoleManager
  • HoursFull Time
  • LocationDagenham, London
  • Job ReferenceJP Manager

Job Summary

Delivering high quality childcare since 2002!! With us be part of the family developing the future!!

Who We Are

With 21 sites across East London, Cambridge and Norfolk offering brilliant opportunities for professional development and growth come and join in on the action!!

We are looking for a passionate, friendly and hard-working Nursery Manager to join our nursery team at Chestnut Nursery School - John Perry, RM10 8BS! This is for a minimum contract of 1 year with the possibility to extend and become permanent.

Salary

We are able to offer a high competitive salary, to be discussed with candidate

The Role

This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, following a shift pattern. Our settings are open between the hours of 7.45am-6.00pm, however as nursery manager you are likely to alternate between the open and close shift.

Requirements

The successful applicant will need to have…

  • Level 3 qualification
  • Management experience: 1 year+
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Great understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework (EYFS)
  • Strong passion for a child-centred approach to play and learning
  • Excellent communication skills; written and verbal
  • Excellent organisation skills and time-management

Benefits

  • Discounted childcare
  • Appreciation rewards
  • Refer a friend scheme (unlimited)
  • Company social events
  • Auto enrolment into a pension scheme
  • Free confidential Wellness programme
  • Good travel links
  • CPD training
  • Free roadside parking

All applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide two suitable references

*We are unable to support with sponsorship*

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