Nursery Manager for Little Grapes Nursery

Contract Type: Full Time
Start Date: August 2026
Job Category: Nursery/EYFS Staff
Location: London

Little Grapes - Brand New Nursery Opening Autumn 2026

A unique opportunity to inspire, lead, and build something special.

Who Are We Looking For?

We are seeking an inspirational and forward thinking Nursery Manager to join us at the start of an exciting new chapter as we launch Little Grapes Nursery this Autumn, an extension of Kerem School.

This is a rare opportunity to play a leading role in establishing our early years setting, shaping its culture, standards, and ethos from the outset. You will create a nurturing, inclusive, and high quality environment where every child is supported to thrive.

Little Grapes is an independent Modern Orthodox nursery for children aged 9 months to 3 years, offering a stimulating, challenging, and well rounded secular and Jewish education within a warm and supportive community.

Why Join Little Grapes?

• The opportunity to lead the launch and shape a brand new nursery from the ground up.
• A supportive leadership team working closely with you throughout the set up and ongoing development.
• A well designed early years environment with high quality resources and facilities.
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing and a positive, caring workplace culture.
• A community focused ethos with strong family engagement at its heart.
• A healthy work life balance, with flexible working options where possible, plus free lunches provided.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, as we value diversity and believe it strengthens our community.

If you are an outstanding early years leader with a passion for nurturing and inspiring children aged 9 months to 3 years, and uphold high standards across all aspects of nursery life, we look forward to hearing from you.

Location & Accessibility

• Easily accessible by public transport
• Conveniently located near the A1/M1

How to Apply

We warmly invite potential applicants to visit our school or arrange a telephone conversation with the Headteacher or a member of the Senior Leadership Team to learn more.

An application pack and application form can be found on the school website.

Interview date: Week commencing 11 May 2026. Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and will close as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Therefore, early application is encouraged.