Nursery Manager
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Location: Islington, London
Duration: 3-6 months
Hours: Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Nursery Manager to join a welcoming nursery in Islington on a temporary basis for an initial 3-6 month period.
This is an exciting opportunity for a confident childcare professional who can provide strong leadership, support the nursery team, and ensure the highest standards of care, safeguarding and early years practice are maintained.
The Role
As Temporary Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the nursery, leading and supporting the team, and creating a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment for children.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing the day-to-day operations of the nursery
Leading, motivating and supporting the nursery team
Ensuring high standards of safeguarding, health & safety and child welfare
Maintaining strong relationships with children, parents and staff
Ensuring the nursery meets EYFS and Ofsted requirements
Supporting staff development and performance
Overseeing planning, observations and children's learning and development
Managing staffing, rotas and resources effectively
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
An experienced Nursery Manager or an experienced Deputy Manager ready to step up
Confident leading a team and managing nursery operations
Knowledgeable about the EYFS and safeguarding requirements
Organised, proactive and able to work well under pressure
Passionate about providing high-quality early years education and care
Available to start ASAP
Able to commit to Monday-Friday for the duration of the temporary assignment
What's on Offer
3-6 month temporary assignment
Monday-Friday working pattern
Islington location
Immediate start
Opportunity to make a real impact within a nursery setting
Supportive professional environment
If you are an experienced Nursery Manager looking for your next temporary opportunity and are available to start ASAP, we would love to hear from you!
TimePlan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide professional references covering at least the last 5 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation
Location: Islington, London
Duration: 3-6 months
Hours: Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Nursery Manager to join a welcoming nursery in Islington on a temporary basis for an initial 3-6 month period.
This is an exciting opportunity for a confident childcare professional who can provide strong leadership, support the nursery team, and ensure the highest standards of care, safeguarding and early years practice are maintained.
The Role
As Temporary Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the nursery, leading and supporting the team, and creating a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment for children.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing the day-to-day operations of the nursery
Leading, motivating and supporting the nursery team
Ensuring high standards of safeguarding, health & safety and child welfare
Maintaining strong relationships with children, parents and staff
Ensuring the nursery meets EYFS and Ofsted requirements
Supporting staff development and performance
Overseeing planning, observations and children's learning and development
Managing staffing, rotas and resources effectively
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
An experienced Nursery Manager or an experienced Deputy Manager ready to step up
Confident leading a team and managing nursery operations
Knowledgeable about the EYFS and safeguarding requirements
Organised, proactive and able to work well under pressure
Passionate about providing high-quality early years education and care
Available to start ASAP
Able to commit to Monday-Friday for the duration of the temporary assignment
What's on Offer
3-6 month temporary assignment
Monday-Friday working pattern
Islington location
Immediate start
Opportunity to make a real impact within a nursery setting
Supportive professional environment
If you are an experienced Nursery Manager looking for your next temporary opportunity and are available to start ASAP, we would love to hear from you!
TimePlan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide professional references covering at least the last 5 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation