Bright Horizons
Nursery Manager
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Nursery Manager – Bright Horizons Fulham Wharf Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary
Salary starting from £45,510.40 per annum (dependent on qualifications, experience, and location allowances).
Location
Fulham, London
- Just a 5-minute walk from Imperial Wharf train station and Fulham Broadway tube.
- Multiple bus routes available, along with easily accessible parking.
About the Organisation
Are you passionate about shaping young lives through early education? At Bright Horizons, we are driven by our HEART principles:
- Honesty
- Excellence
- Accountability
- Respect
- Teamwork
We foster a supportive culture where you can be authentic, develop professionally, and make a lasting difference. Our aim? To turn those childhood years into memories that kids and their parents cherish forever.
Fulham Wharf Day Nursery and Preschool is a stunning, Ofsted-rated Good setting with 99 places, housed in a beautiful traditional building with spacious windows that let in plenty of natural light. An unusual highlight for London nurseries: a large garden with cycling tracks! We’re within easy reach of Fulham Broadway, Putney Bridge station, and the South Circular route.
The Role: Nursery Manager
As Nursery Manager, you’ll lead a dynamic team to deliver outstanding early years care and education while embodying our core values and setting the tone for an environment where learning, play, and growth are celebrated. Your engage with:
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership & Day-to-Day Operations
- Provide outstanding care and education to children aged 0-5, ensuring high-quality experiences aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Own the financial, operational, and staffing responsibilities of the nursery, optimising cost efficiency and performance.
- Oversee commercial planning and people strategies to grow full-time equivalent (FTE) revenue.
- Prioritise training, support, and high engagement for the team, fostering a culture of development.
- Recruit, nurture, and inspire high-performing Early Years professionals.
- Maintain strict adherence to compliance standards (Ofsted, safeguarding, and legislative requirements).
- Nursery Operations & Safeguarding
- Lead day-to-day safeguarding duties as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
- Manage the implementation of safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Lead the nursery’s response to regulatory inspections, with a proven track record for ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ outcomes.
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Requirements
Essential
- Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (e.g., Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Practice, Foundation Degree in Early Years).
- Proven experience in a Early Years leadership role, ideally as a Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, or equivalent in a pedau (pre-school) setting.
- Experience leading a regulated regulatory inspection resulting in a rating of Good or ‘Outstanding’.
- Strong ability to build trust with parents/carers and develop strong relationships.
- Excellent decision-making skills with a confident, supportive leadership style.
- Expertise in safeguarding and knowledge of armed criminal reconnaissance (ACRS) and safer recruitment practices.
- An understanding of the synergy between financial performance and delivering high-quality early years service.
- Confidence in data-driven approached to evidence practice and optimize efficiency.
Nice to Have
- Experience working with multi-generational or business-specific early education teams.
- Familiarity with Bright Horizons’ systems or practices, or previous exposure to large-scale nursery settings.
Why Join Bright Horizons?
Visit our award-winning company that’s made the Great Place to Work list every year since 2006.
Benefits
- Quality childcare: 100% discount* for your first child.
- Flexible and full-time support:
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
- Paid Christmas closure.
- Option to purchase additional paid leave*.
- Progression: Our pension, careers coach, ongoing learning expressions, and development programme ensure growth.
- Well-being:
- 24/7 virtual GP access.
- Early salary access (e.g., successive pay cycles if applicable).
- Inclusivity: Whether you’re joining from another sector or newly starting, we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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Bright Horizons values you, and our ongoing commitment to keeping everyone safe (KES) ensures a welcoming environment.
*Both perks are subject to terms and conditions related to eligibility.
About Our Culture
Be part of a company where gratitude and growth thrive. Some highlights:
- We demonstrate our values—especially ‘THANK YOU"—every day through ‘Employee Appreciation Month’ (including team lunches, ice creams, or chocolate pizzas).
- Our ‘Awards of Excellence’ events let teams celebrate each other’s successes.
Dedicated to early learning excellence, our KES policies support a workplace where:
- Every child feels safe, respected, and nurtured.
- Staff thrive through coaching, development, and flexibility.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to contribute to childhoods with meaning and enjoy headquarters excellence among a dynamic team, apply today!
Bright Horizons is an inclusive employer—we’ll support reasonable adjustments during the process and welcome all applications.
Safeguarding Notice
We are committed to safeguarding. Your application will undergo pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
For assistance with applying or troubleshooting devices, email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com—we’re here to help!
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