Marylebone Services
Term Time Nursery Manager
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TERM TIME Nursery Manager Opportunity
A nursery in Clapham Common is seeking a temporary Manager to join their team while they recruit a permanent Manager (alternatively, if you are interested in this role on a permanent basis, please let me know upon application).
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You will be required to work TERM TIME only, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, on a shift basis consisting of the following hours:
- 8am-5pm
- 9am-6pm
Key Responsibilities
- Day-to-Day Leadership: Lead daily operations and maintain an environment where children and staff thrive.
- Compliance & Ofsted Readiness: Act as the Nominated Individual, ensuring strict adherence to the EYFS Statutory Framework, health & safety regulations, and constant inspection readiness.
- Safeguarding Excellence: Promote a robust safeguarding culture, fulfilling Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) responsibilities and managing safer recruitment.
- Team Development: Recruit, induct, supervise, appraise, and mentor a high-performing staff team.
- Commercial Management: Monitor occupancy, drive quality improvements, and manage operational budgets in partnership with our Head of Finance.
- Community Engagement: Build exceptionally positive relationships with parents, families, external professionals, and regulatory bodies.
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Mandatory Job Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must meet the following criteria:
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years working in a UK nursery setting, with at least 3 years of proven experience specifically as a Nursery Manager.
- Inspection Track Record: Essential experience leading an Ofsted inspection to a successful outcome.
- Qualifications: Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (Degree or higher standard preferred).
- Certifications: Current Paediatric First Aid certificate, Prevent Duty training, and Safeguarding certification.
- DBS: Enhanced DBS check registered on the DBS Update Service.
- Right to Work: Valid and unrestricted Right to Work in the UK.
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Benefits you will receive
- Competitive rate of £18 per hour
- Holiday pay
- Term-time only
- Free on-site parking
- Comprehensive professional development and training opportunities
- Opportunity to be employed permanently (if suited to you)
Start: September 2026
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