Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager | Registered Manager

South London

Very competitive salary - £75,000 plus earning potential of up to £100,000

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I’m working with a leading early years organisation on an exciting opportunity for an exceptional Nursery Manager / Registered Manager to take full ownership of a significant nursery setting in South London.

This is not a traditional Nursery Manager position.

With approximately70 staff, this is a substantial leadership appointment for someone who wants genuine autonomy, the opportunity to shape culture and standards, and the platform to make a meaningful impact over the next 2–3 years.

The Opportunity

The setting is looking for a fresh approach and stronger leadership, with this appointment being viewed as an investment hire.

You will have full operational responsibility for the setting, leading a large team while driving improvements across:

• Leadership, culture and team performance
• Quality of provision and educational standards
• Safeguarding and regulatory compliance
• Staff engagement, development and retention
• Parent experience and relationships
• Financial and operational performance
• Continuous improvement across the nursery

You will be given the autonomy and support to genuinely make your mark.

What we're looking for:

We're looking for an experienced Nursery Leader who has the presence, commercial awareness and leadership capability to run a large and complex setting.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience leading a sizeable nursery or early years setting
• Experience as a Registered Manager / Nursery Manager
• A strong track record of leading and developing large teams
• Excellent knowledge of Ofsted, safeguarding and regulatory requirements
• Evidence of improving quality, standards and operational performance
• Strong commercial and financial understanding
• The confidence to challenge, influence and drive change
• Ideally, experience across multiple Ofsted inspections, with at least one Outstanding inspection being highly desirable

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who sees this as more than simply managing a nursery - someone who wants to take ownership, build a high-performing team and leave a lasting legacy within the setting. xwzovoh

Salary: Up to £100,000 for the right individual

The package will be dependent on experience and the calibre of the individual.

If you're an ambitious Nursery Manager, Senior Nursery Manager, Registered Manager or Early Years Leader looking for a genuinely senior opportunity where you can make a significant impact, I'd be keen to speak with you.

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