New Job Opening: Nursery Manager in Monkey Puzzle Brentford (Need to confirm address)

Job Description

Nursery Manager - Brand-New Nursery Opening

Up to £50,000 per annum | 40 Hours Per Week

This is a rare opportunity to lead a brand-new nursery from the very beginning.

We're looking for an experienced and ambitious Nursery Manager to take the lead in launching an exciting new setting, creating a positive culture, building a high-performing team, and delivering outstanding early years education from day one. If you enjoy making an impact, inspiring others, and shaping the future of a nursery, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

As Nursery Manager, you'll be responsible for establishing high standards across every aspect of the setting, ensuring children receive exceptional care and education while supporting your team to thrive in a collaborative and nurturing environment.

What We're Looking For

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or above


• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Nursery Manager


• Proven experience managing a large nursery setting


• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements


• Experience leading, motivating, and developing nursery teams


• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills


• Experience managing occupancy, budgets, and day-to-day nursery operations


• Passion for delivering outstanding early years education

What's On Offer

• Up to £50,000 per annum


• 40 hours per week


• Opportunity to lead a brand-new nursery from launch


• Training and development opportunities


• Discounted childcare


• Health and wellbeing programme


• Benefits and rewards portal


• Team events and celebrations


• Excellent career progression opportunities


• Supportive senior leadership team

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the successful opening and day-to-day management of the new nursery


• Recruit, develop, and inspire a high-performing early years team


• Create a positive, inclusive, and child-centred culture throughout the nursery


• Ensure the highest standards of care, education, and safeguarding are maintained


• Oversee occupancy, staffing, budgets, and operational performance


• Build strong relationships with children, families, and the local community


• Support staff through coaching, mentoring, and professional development


• Ensure compliance with EYFS requirements, Ofsted standards, and nursery policies


• Drive continuous improvement and maintain outstanding standards across the setting

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.

Reference: WILL240781/DB