Compass Associates
Nursery Manager | Wandsworth | Large Setting
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Nursery Manager | Wandsworth | Large Setting
£45,510 - £59,530 + Bonus + Benefits
We are recruiting for an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a well-established nursery setting in Wandsworth. This is an opportunity to take genuine ownership of the setting, lead and develop a strong team, drive quality and make a real impact on the nursery's performance.
About the Nursery
The nursery is a 68-place setting with five rooms and a fantastic garden area, including a mud kitchen, bikes and scooters for the children to enjoy. The setting is also situated close to a number of local parks, giving children further opportunities to enjoy outdoor learning and explore the local area. The nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in April 2022.
The Role
As Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Leading, developing and retaining your team
- Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and quality
- Driving continuous improvement and strong Early Years practice
- Preparing the team for Ofsted and developing their confidence
- Building strong relationships with parents and carers
- Supporting recruitment and developing future leaders
- Driving occupancy and commercial performance
- Managing staffing and costs effectively
- Working closely with your Regional Director and wider support teams
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About You
We are looking for an experienced Nursery Manager or senior Early Years leader with:
- Strong people management and leadership experience
- Good knowledge of safeguarding and Ofsted
- Recent Ofsted inspection experience
- Experience driving quality improvement
- Strong understanding of Early Years practice
- A relevant Early Years qualification
Whether you have experience turning around a challenging setting or maintaining a high-performing nursery, we're interested in managers who can demonstrate strong leadership and deliver results.
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Package
- £45,510 - £59,530
- Bonus
- 100% childcare discount for your first child
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Paid Christmas closure
- Enhanced parental leave
- Pension
- 24/7 virtual GP access
- Financial and wellbeing benefits
- Professional development and career coaching
Interested? If you're looking for more than simply managing a nursery and want the opportunity to lead, develop people and make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.
This role is in Wandsworth and commutable from: Wimbledon, Putney, Battersea, Clapham, Richmond, Barnes, Fulham and surrounding areas.
Contact:
If you're interested in finding out more about the role, please contact Toyin Afuye, Tel: 02392316036 or Email: Tafuye@compassltd.co.uk
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