About the Role
Our Nursery Managers play a critical role in the successful operation of our world-class nursery. You will be responsible for managing the smooth day-to-day running of the setting, ensuring our colleagues and children are thriving every single day.
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead the nursery team, ensuring they perform at their very best each day.
- Encourage colleague development and foster a culture of collaboration.
- Lead educational programmes and curriculum implementation.
- Recruit and onboard new colleagues, ensuring they become proud advocates of My Ohana from day one.
- Ensure the highest standards of childcare and operational efficiency across the nursery.
- Oversee EYFS curriculum alignment and resolve operational challenges promptly.
- Support fee collection, invoicing, payment tracking, and overall budget management.
- Monitor nursery performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure operational, educational, and financial targets are met.
- Build strong, long-standing relationships with parents and carers to ensure they feel informed, valued, and involved.
- Drive a positive, collaborative work environment aligned with our company ethos.
- Lead colleague engagement, performance management, and personal development.
- Act as an inspiring role model and an enthusiastic ambassador for My Ohana.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Nursery Manager.
- A full and relevant early years qualification of Level 3 or above.
- Strong people management, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Confidence with technology, including Microsoft Suite and early years software programs.
- Strong problem-solving and organisational skills, and a desire to grow within My Ohana.
- Applicants will need to show they have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
- The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS and reference checks.
- The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS, reference and social media checks.
Skills
- Leadership
- Strategy
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving
- Organisational skills
- Technology confidence
- Microsoft Suite
- Early years software programs
Location
- Staines
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Previous experience as a Nursery Manager
Education Level
- Level 3 or above early years qualification
Salary/Compensations
- Up to £52,000 per year
- Performance Bonus
Benefits
- Access your pay as you earn it
- Company Pension scheme
- Perkbox benefits package including retail discounts and wellbeing support
- Generous childcare discount
- Free on-site parking
- Ongoing CPD, training, and development programs designed to support professional and personal growth
- Company events such as summer and winter parties, celebration of life events, and additional recognition programmes
About the Company
- At My Ohana, we are committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for children, their families, and our colleagues.
- As a leader in the childcare sector, we believe in the power of a people-centric culture that fosters growth, innovation, and collaboration.
- Our mission is to create a safe, engaging, and enriching experience for every child and to support our dedicated team in their personal and professional development.
Equal Opportunity
- My Ohana is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, inclusion, and diversity.
- We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, abilities, and perspectives.
- We commit to continuing to build a more diverse workforce, which is inclusive and supportive for every individual.
