Nursery Manager

Contract Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 29/04/2026

Job Information

City: Hackney

Province: Hackney

Postal Code: E20

Job Description

3 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

• The Nursery Manager is responsible for leading the day to day operation of the Children's Centre nursery, ensuring high quality early years education and care in line with EYFS standards and safeguarding requirements.
• The role supports the Head of Centre by managing staff, maintaining regulatory compliance, and ensuring that all children receive a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment that promotes their development and wellbeing.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Deputise for the Head of Centre in their absence and support overall management of the nursery.
• Lead, manage and support room leaders and nursery staff to deliver high standards of care and education.
• Ensure appropriate staff ratios are maintained across the setting.
• Promote staff development through training, supervision and performance management.
• Support the delivery of a high quality curriculum in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Ensure children's progress is monitored through planning, observation and assessment.
• Provide inclusive learning opportunities that meet the needs of all children, including those with special educational needs (SEN).

Essential Experience Required

• Significant experience working within an early years or nursery setting.
• Experience in a supervisory or management role within childcare services.
• Experience working with children aged 0-5, including those with special educational needs.
• Experience of implementing EYFS framework and delivering high quality learning programmes.
• Experience of working in partnership with parents, carers and external agencies.

Essential Qualifications Required

• Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Childcare and Education (Essential)
• Strong knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Knowledge of Special Educational Needs (SEN) Code of Practice

Additional information to note

• Enhanced DBS Required.
• We work on bi-weekly schedule.

The role closes on 9th May 2026, apply ASAP.