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About the Role

Treehouse Nursery School in East London is seeking a passionate and skilled Nursery Manager to lead daily operations, build a strong team, and create a high-quality learning environment. The role involves championing a curriculum that listens to children, leading a team with clarity and warmth, and being an ambassador for early years education.

Responsibilities

• Running the day-to-day operations of the nursery
• Building a strong team
• Creating a high-quality learning environment
• Championing a curriculum that genuinely listens to children
• Leading a team with clarity, warmth, and high expectations
• Being an ambassador for early years education in your local community
• Being a visible, trusted presence for the families who place their children in your care
• Making real decisions with the support of an experienced senior leadership team

Requirements

• A Level 6 qualification in Early Years or above, such as a degree in Early Childhood Studies, Early Years Teacher Status, or equivalent
• Proven experience designing and delivering an exceptional, evidence-led EYFS curriculum
• Direct experience working in or leading towards an Ofsted inspection
• Experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputy DSL, with current and embedded safeguarding training
• A deep and genuine commitment to children’s rights
• Genuine creativity and empathy
• Strong interpersonal skills and a genuinely collaborative mindset
• Energy, drive, and a passion for nurturing young minds
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references

Skills

• Early years foundation stages expertise
• Achieving Exceptional Ofsted results
• Curriculum design and delivery
• Safeguarding
• Child-led learning
• Interpersonal skills
• Collaboration
• Written communication
• Verbal communication

Location

• Wanstead
• East London

Work Type

• Full time
• Permanent

Experience Level

• Seniority of this role
• Extensive experience in Early years foundation stages

Education Level

• Level 6 qualification in Early Years or above
• Degree in Early Childhood Studies
• Early Years Teacher Status

Salary/Compensations

• £50,000 - £55,000 per annum

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave
• 3 additional paid days when the nursery closes over Christmas and New Year
• A day off on your birthday
• Medical Health Insurance
• Virtual GP access
• 24/7 confidential counselling helpline
• Up to 10 structured counselling sessions per issue per year
• Day one stress intervention support
• Occupational health guidance
• Critical incident support
• Attendance at networking dinners, conferences, and sector events

About the Company

• An established nursery brand in Wanstead since 1991
• Hold children's Rights to the highest standards
• A UNICEF rights respecting nursery committed to fostering personal, emotional and social growth
• Nurture children’s understanding of their rights, ensuring they feel valued, heard, and empowered within a supportive and inclusive environment
• A growing organisation with ambitious goals and a compassionate mission
• Dedicated to making a difference in children’s lives, helping to nurture respectful and compassionate global citizens
• The safety and well-being of children are our top priority
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children