Nursery Manager

Academics • Permanent • London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom • £45k - £50k / year • 1d ago

Nursery Manager | Hammersmith & Fulham | September 2026

Are you an ambitious Early Years professional ready to take the lead at a nursery where children come first and great staff are genuinely valued?

Do you have the leadership experience, energy and vision to create an exceptional environment for children, families and your team?

Academics is delighted to be working alongside a well-established private nursery in Hammersmith & Fulham to appoint an outstanding Nursery Manager to join their team from September 2026. This is more than simply managing the day-to-day running of a nursery. You will have the opportunity to shape the setting, develop your team and influence the experiences children receive every day.

As Nursery Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the effective leadership and operation of the setting.

You will:

Provide confident and inspirational leadership to the nursery team
Ensure children receive consistently high-quality care, learning and development opportunities
Lead the implementation of the EYFS and maintain excellent educational standards
Oversee safeguarding, health and safety, compliance and nursery procedures
Coach, support and develop practitioners, creating a positive and motivated team culture

What We're Looking For

You'll ideally have:

A recognised Level 3 Early Years/Childcare qualification or above
Previous experience as a Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager or in a senior Early Years leadership position
Strong knowledge and understanding of the EYFS
Excellent safeguarding knowledge and a commitment to children's welfare
Proven experience of leading, motivating and developing a nursery team
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
A proactive, positive and professional approach
A genuine passion for giving children the best possible start in life

What You'll Receive

In return, you'll join a nursery that places real value on its people and offers:

£45,000 - £50,000 per annum
Full-time, permanent employment
42 hours per week
All-year-round nursery
Generous annual leave allowance, including bank holidays
Additional time off over the Christmas period
Staff reward and recognition initiatives
A supportive and collaborative senior leadership team
A well-resourced, high-quality nursery environment

If you're an experienced Early Years leader who is ready to take ownership, inspire a team and make a real impact within a thriving nursery, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your latest CV.

Interviews and trial days are being arranged as soon as possible, so don't miss the opportunity to secure your next leadership position.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.

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