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.
We re opening a brand-new nursery in Hornsey, and we re 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, Bright Little Stars has grown from a single nursery to six exceptional settings. Our 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 Bright Little Stars:
- 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 We’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.
Bright Little Stars Package (Top of Market):
- Up to £69,500 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 Us Over Others
Unlike many nurseries, we don t just offer a job we 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.
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