Nursery Manager Part Time

Pay: £14.50-£16.50 per hour

We're recruiting for a Part-Time Nursery Manager (up to 35 hours pw) at our new setting in Hackney (E5).

Join our vibrant team and help create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. Working together with the incumbent Nursery Manager, leading independently when required, you will play a key role in overseeing daily operations, maintaining high standards of care, and leading staff to deliver exceptional early years education.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the incumbent Nursery Manager in the day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Lead the Nursery on the days when working independently
• Plan and implement engaging activities that support children’s development.
• Ensure compliance with OFSTED, safeguarding, health and safety requirements.
• Lead, motivate and support staff, including training and performance feedback.
• Maintain strong communication with parents and carers regarding children’s progress and wellbeing.
• Oversee the cleanliness, safety and organisation of indoor and outdoor learning environments.
• Manage resources effectively, including educational materials and outdoor equipment.

About You

• Experience in an early years or nursery setting, with sound knowledge of child development.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience in childcare.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and regulatory requirements.
• Confident communicator with good organisational and numeracy skills.
• Comfortable undertaking light physical tasks and supporting outdoor learning activities.
• Desire to progress into senior leadership and potential registration

A background in horticulture or outdoor learning would be advantageous.

If you are passionate about early years education and ready to inspire both children and colleagues, we would love to hear from you.

Job Type: Part-time or Full-time

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Referral programme

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
• Level 5 Diploma Early Years Senior Practitioner

Experience:

• Nursery leadership: 2 years (preferred)
• Second in Charge: 3 Years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• London E5 (preferred)

Work Location: In person