Nursery Manager

Recruiting for a Passionate Nursery Manager A Leadership Opportunity to Open a New Purpose-Built Nursery!

Full-Time; 40 hrs/week; Start JULY 2026

Salary: Up to £69,500 per annum!

(Inclusive of up to 10% Appraisal Bonus and up to 10% Budgetary Performance Bonus)

Most Nursery Manager roles sound the same.

Join our lovely team

Supportive environment

Passion for childcare

You ve seen it all before.

This isn t one of those roles.

Most positions ask you to maintain a nursery.

This one asks you to build one.

Our client is opening a brand-new nursery in Hornsey, and they are looking for a proven Nursery Manager to lead it from day one.

Your team.

Your culture.

Your standards.

All backed by the support of an established, high-performing group.

Since 2013, our client has grown from a single nursery to six exceptional settings. Their success is built on a simple but powerful philosophy a child-centred environment, a warm, family-like community and a belief that every child can reach their full potential when surrounded by truth, love, and compassion.

Why Our Client:

• Higher salary than most local competitors (£57,900 plus 20% in Bonuses!).
• Opportunity to open and lead your own nursery.
• Real autonomy not corporate micromanagement.
• Clear progression within a growing group.
• Strong bonus structure.

What You ll Be Doing:

• Leading the full nursery launch and operation.
• Building and developing your own team.
• Delivering outstanding EYFS standards.
• Driving occupancy and performance.
• Managing budgets and compliance.
• Creating a culture that retains great staff.

Who They re Looking For:

• Experienced Nursery Manager (2+ years).
• Strong understanding of EYFS and Ofsted.
• Commercially aware (occupancy, budgets).
• Holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 5+ preferred).
• Leads with clarity, consistency, and professionalism.
• Takes pride in developing people and maintaining standards.
• Is motivated by quality, not just targets.

Our Client s Package (Top of Market):

• Up to £69,500k salary!
• Performance bonus + profit share
• 37 days holiday
• Private medical insurance
• Free lunches + parking
• 50% childcare discount
• Career progression opportunities

But wait there s more

• Complementary team building activities, events and annual group Christmas ball
• Recognition and Rewards service awards with paid vacations and celebrations
• Manager Formal Dress Allowance
• Workplace pension with employer contribution
• Wellbeing perks such as Employee Assistance programme and fitness sessions
• Unlimited Recommendation Bonuses!

Why Candidates Choose Our Client Over Others?

Unlike many nurseries, they don t just offer a job they offer:

• Ownership and autonomy
• Real career progression
• A setting you can shape from the ground up
• A leadership team that actually supports you

Apply Now

If you re ready to step into a role with more ownership, more impact, and more reward, apply today.