Nursery Centre Director

About Us 

At The Learning Experience, we create inspiring nurseries where children can learn, play and grow. Our purpose-built settings and supportive teams provide the best start for young learners.

We’re now looking for a Centre Director to lead our Leatherhead nursery, ensuring outstanding standards, compliance, and growth.

The Role

As Centre Director, you will:

• Strong leadership, mentoring, delegating and ability to inspire a team of early years professionals.
• Ensure compliance with EYFS, safeguarding, and Ofsted standards.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Manage nursery operations, including staffing, ratios and rotas.
• Drive occupancy, parent satisfaction, and financial performance.
• Build trusted relationships with families, staff, and external partners.
• Demonstrate ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, quickly adapting to evolving business needs

What We Offer

• Up to £52,000 per year
• 22 days annual leave + bank holidays (plus 1 extra per year of service)
• Childcare discount & medical cashback plan (covering up to 4 children)
• Life insurance & AVIVA pension
• PerkBox – monthly points for discounts & wellness perks
• Company-funded staff events
• Ongoing training and career development

About You

Essential:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing an early years setting.
• Proven success in leading a nursery rated Good or Outstanding.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, child protection and health & safety.
• Leadership skills with experience in team development and performance management.
• Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years.
• Paediatric First Aid and safeguarding training.

Desirable:

• Experience in budget management and staff deployment.
• Coaching/mentoring experience.
• Degree in Early Childhood Studies, EYTT or QTS.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a modern, supportive nursery environment. You’ll enjoy autonomy to shape your centre, strong company benefits, and the chance to grow your career while helping children thrive.

Apply today to lead our Leatherhead centre and join The Learning Experience family.