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Nursery Manager
Nursery Manager – Bright Horizons Norfolk Lodge Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool
Salary: £50,000 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Location: Barnet, North London (accessible by car only)
Working pattern: 51 weeks per year
About the Role
Bright Horizons Norfolk Lodge is a welcoming nursery offering exceptional care and Montessori-inspired early education for children aged 6 months to 5 years. Located in a beautiful character building with onsite parking, the nursery features:
- Nine bright, age-specific classrooms
- A holistic curriculum blending Montessori principles with the EYFS framework
- A stunning two-acre outdoor space, including:
- A forest school area
- Soft-surfaced play courts
- Engaging equipment for exploration and discovery
As Nursery Manager, you will lead a team to deliver outstanding care and education, ensuring:
- Inspirational leadership for employee engagement, retention, and performance
- Day-to-day running of the nursery, including safeguarding responsibilities
- Recruitment, training, and development of high-performing colleagues
- Commercial growth strategies for FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) expansion
- Optimisation of nursery performance, revenue generation, and cost efficiency
Your Responsibilities
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring compliance with safeguarding policies
- Work in partnership with office teams to improve recruitment and team development
- Implement commercial plans aligned with FTE growth and staff ratio requirements
- Ensure high-quality pedagogy, innovation, and service excellence
- Develop trust and partnerships with parents, carers, and colleagues
- Drive continuous improvement in quality, regulatory compliance, and team performance
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Key Requirements
- Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
- Experience in an Early Years leadership role (e.g., Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, or Assistant Manager)
- Proven track record of leading a regulatory inspection resulting in a ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ outcome
- Experience developing high-performing teams with strong regulatory compliance and quality improvement
- Confident decision-maker with commercial and service excellence understanding
- Excellent safeguarding knowledge, including Child Protection and legislative requirements
- Strong ability to build trust, foster partnerships, and manage complex relationships
Our Benefits
Financial & Career Growth
- £50,000 salary (annual)
- 100% childcare discount for one child
- Enhanced Parental Leave
- 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and closed Christmas period
- Ability to purchase additional leave (subject to T&Cs)
- Pension scheme
- Professional development programme with access to a Careers Coach
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Wellbeing & Support
- Access to 24/7 virtual GP appointments
- Early wage access
Continuous Learning & Recognition
- Leadership training aligned with HEART values
- Annual Awards of Excellence events
- Employee Appreciation Month, celebrating achievements through:
- Formal & informal recognition
- Team lunches, chocolate pizzas, and celebrations (e.g., ice cream van visits)
Why Join Bright Horizons?
- Great Place to Work® for 13 consecutive years—voted by employees and recognised by the Great Place to Work Institute
- Inclusive employer—welcoming applicants from all ages and backgrounds
- Committed to safeguarding – all roles require Enhanced DBS checks
- Culture built on HEART (Professionalism, Growth, and Diversity)
- Supporting you to thrive with world-class training and leadership opportunities
Application Process: Due to pre-employment checks, include:
- Enhanced DBS check (mandatory for all roles)
- Reasonable adjustments considered for candidates
Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years—apply today!
Email recruitment queries to:* europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com
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