Nursery Manager

Location: Northolt, West London, UB5
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Nursery Manager – Brand-New, Family-Run Nursery

Are you an experienced Nursery Manager or ambitious Deputy Nursery Manager looking for an exciting opportunity to create something special from the ground up?

We're opening a beautiful, brand-new, family-run nursery in Northolt and are looking for a passionate, creative and enthusiastic Nursery Manager to join us at the very beginning of our journey.

This isn't your typical Nursery Manager position.

We're a small, independent, family-run business with big ambitions. We want to create a warm, welcoming nursery where children thrive, families feel supported and staff genuinely love coming to work.

We're looking for someone who wants more than just a management job. We want someone who's excited about building a nursery, bringing fresh ideas to life and putting their own stamp on the setting.

Why Join Us?

Unlike joining an established nursery chain, you'll have the opportunity to help create the environment, culture and experiences that make our nursery unique.

You'll work directly with supportive, approachable owners who genuinely value your knowledge and experience.

What makes this opportunity different?

• Make it your own: Help shape the nursery's ethos, learning environments, routines and overall vision.

• Creative freedom: Bring your ideas, introduce new activities and develop exciting learning opportunities.

• Family-run environment: Be part of a small, close-knit business where your voice matters.

• A fresh start: Help build and develop a new nursery rather than inherit someone else's systems and routines.

• Real career progression: Grow professionally as the nursery develops and expands.

• Hands-on leadership: Enjoy working directly with children while developing your management responsibilities.

The Role

As Nursery Manager, you'll play a key role in preparing the nursery for opening and establishing a happy, safe and successful setting.

Initially, this will be a hands-on, room-based management position, giving you the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with children, families and your team.

As the nursery grows, your responsibilities will develop to include more dedicated management time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the setup, development and successful opening of the nursery.

• Leading and inspiring a passionate early years team.

• Creating stimulating, inclusive and engaging learning environments.

• Ensuring high standards of childcare, safeguarding and EYFS compliance.

• Building strong relationships with parents, children and the wider community.

• Supporting recruitment, staff development and day-to-day nursery operations.

• Working closely with the owners to introduce new ideas and continuously improve the setting.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a Nursery Manager who is enthusiastic, approachable, confident and passionate about delivering outstanding childcare.

You'll need:

• A recognised Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare (or higher).

• Previous experience as a Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager.

• Strong knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.

• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.

• A positive, proactive and hands-on approach.

• The confidence and creativity to help develop a nursery from the beginning.

Above all, we want someone who genuinely cares about children, enjoys leading a team and is excited about creating something they can be proud of.

Ready for a New Challenge?

If you've ever thought, "I'd love the opportunity to build a nursery and do things my way," this could be the perfect opportunity.

We aren't looking for someone to simply follow instructions. We want someone who will bring ideas, passion and experience, and work alongside us to create a wonderful setting for children and families.

This is your chance to be part of something special from day one.

We'd love to hear from you!

Apply today with your CV and tell us why you'd love to help shape our new nursery.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.