Rikama Education Ltd. are working with a really fantastic and popular nursery, who are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and dedicated Nursery Manager to lead a welcoming and well-established all-year-round nursery in Eltham.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strong early years professional looking to make an immediate impact, with the position available on a temporary-to-permanent basis for the right candidate.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the overall day-to-day management of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care, education, safeguarding, and operational excellence are maintained at all times.
Essential Requirements:
- Level 3 Early Years qualification (minimum).
- Previous experience in a Nursery Manager or senior leadership role within an early years setting.
- Excellent knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Ability to motivate, develop, and support a staff team.
- Experience working with Ofsted standards and compliance.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the nursery team on a daily basis.
- Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
- Ensure full compliance with EYFS, safeguarding, and Ofsted requirements.
- Oversee and support high-quality teaching, learning, and child development.
- Build positive and professional relationships with parents, carers, and external agencies.
- Manage staffing, recruitment, supervisions, appraisals, and staff development.
- Ensure smooth day-to-day nursery operations and occupancy management.
- Promote a positive, inclusive, and nurturing environment for children and staff.
Benefits of working with Rikama Education include:
- Free Parking.
- Approved and accredited courses from CPD and IIRSM.
- Competitive salary with benefits, including pension scheme.
- Retail offers, high street discounts and vouchers.
- Wellbeing Hub where we offer resources for services and products for your care needs.
- A supportive and dedicated consultant on hand to answer any queries or concerns.
In the first instance please apply with an updated CV to the email posted with the advert.
Email: laurapower@rikama-education.com
Direct Dial 0203 800 1029.
If you are happy in your current post; however, you have a colleague or friend that may be interested in this post, please pass on our email and number as Rikama Education run a referral incentive scheme for anyone who refers a person to us who is successfully placed.
