Nursery Manager– Term Time Only

Location: Clapham Common, London (SW4) Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum (Dependent on Experience) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, Term-Time Only Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, alternating shifts: 08:00–17:00 and 09:00–18:00) We are currently recruiting on behalf of a wonderful, high-quality nursery client seeking an experienced Nursery Manager. This is a fantastic term-time-only position, offering an incredible work-life balance with school holidays off. Benefits * Term-time only contract – enjoy fantastic work-life balance * Free on-site parking (a rare perk in Clapham!) * Private healthcare perks: Dental and medical discounts * Wellbeing support: 2 free physiotherapy sessions per month * Comprehensive professional development and training opportunities * A supportive corporate governance structure with dedicated financial administration backing Key Responsibilities * Team Leadership: Inspire, manage, and mentor early years practitioners daily. * Ofsted & Compliance: Maintain excellent standards to meet all regulatory and Ofsted criteria. * Safeguarding: Act as the lead for safeguarding, ensuring absolute child safety. * Parent Partnerships: Build strong, positive relationships with parents and carers. * Operations: Handle day-to-day nursery administration, including staff rotas and occupancy. Mandatory Job Requirements To be considered for this high-level executive role, you must meet the following criteria: * Experience: Minimum of 6 years working in a UK nursery setting, with at least 2 years of proven experience specifically as a Nursery Manager (strong, experienced Deputy Managers are considered) * Qualifications: Minimum Level 3 Early Years Qualification * 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. Are You Ready to Lead? If you are a visionary Early Years Manager with the experience and drive to maintain an outstanding childcare environment, we want to hear from you