Nursery Manager - Newham

BRAND NEW NURSERY

67 Place

Hours of work: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, shift patterns between 07:30 – 18:30

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 dependant on experience

April start

This is an exciting opportunity to:

Join a brand new nursery from day one and play a meaningful role in shaping its culture and practice

Work in a modern, purpose-built environment with high-quality resources

Be part of a supportive and professional team that values collaboration, quality, and staff wellbeing

Grow with the nursery, with genuine opportunities for development and progression

Benefits

35 days holidays including bank holidays

Nest Pension

3 paid INSET days per year

Training fully funded

Annual discretionary bonus

Discounted childcare

Team socials each year

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Quality Assurance

Lead the nursery to achieve and maintain Outstanding outcomes across the EYFS.

Oversee curriculum planning, pedagogical approaches, and continuous improvement.

Ensure high-quality interactions, teaching, and learning throughout the setting.

Carry out regular audits of practice, environment quality, documentation, and staff performance.

Lead inspections and ensure full compliance with Ofsted requirements.

Essential Requirements

Level 3 or above in Early Years (Level 5/6 strongly preferred).

Significant experience in nursery management or senior leadership.

Strong understanding of EYFS, Ofsted, safeguarding, and SEND.

Proven ability to lead teams and drive quality improvements.

Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.

Desirable Requirements

Degree in Early Childhood Studies.

DSL qualification.

Please get in touch for the full job description

We look forward to receiving your application!

Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners as an Early Years Educator!

Best Start Recruitment want to help you to make the right choice in your next career move. If you meet the criteria set above, or would like Early Years Career advice please apply ASAP for an informal and confidential chat.

We cater for all Early Years jobs and currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, QTS, Montessori, Room Leader and Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse vacancies.