Nursery Manager

Company Description Toddlers’ Nursery, part of The Lyceum Group, is an Ofsted-registered early years nursery and pre-school based in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, supporting children from birth to five years. Guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, the nursery focuses on purposeful play, authentic experiences, and individualised learning to promote confidence, independence, communication, and curiosity. Experienced practitioners deliver learning across all seven EYFS areas, including outdoor learning, messy play, early literacy and numeracy, physical development, and creative activities. A Key Person approach ensures strong relationships and emotional security for every child, supported by freshly prepared halal meals and access to government-funded childcare for eligible families. The nursery aims to create a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where children feel valued and ready for school and life.Role Description The Nursery Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in London, responsible for the day-to-day leadership and operational management of the nursery. This role oversees high-quality early years provision, ensuring that all practice aligns with EYFS standards, safeguarding requirements, and nursery policies. The Nursery Manager leads and supports the practitioner team, manages staff schedules, and coordinates training and professional development. Daily tasks include monitoring children’s progress, maintaining accurate records, liaising with families, and fostering strong home–nursery partnerships. The role also involves managing admissions, overseeing health and safety, supervising meal and activity planning, and working closely with senior leadership to meet regulatory and quality assurance expectations.Qualifications Candidates should possess strong safeguarding and safeguarding children skills, with up-to-date knowledge of early years legislation and best practice.Candidates should demonstrate experience in nursery and nursery management, including staff supervision, curriculum implementation, and operational oversight.Candidates should have excellent communication skills for engaging with children, families, colleagues, and external partners.Relevant early years qualification (e.g., Level 3 or above in Early Years Education/Childcare) and experience in a leadership role within an Ofsted-registered setting are highly beneficial.Strong organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, along with a commitment to inclusive, child-centred practice and continuous improvement, are desirable.