Les Petites Etoiles – Bilingual Montessori – Tufnell Park
Nursery Manager – Full‑time (38 h/week), Permanent contract. Salary starting at £44,000 per year. 7 weeks paid holiday (plus up to 5 additional days on anniversaries). Includes paid sick days, Christmas bonus, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and a Training & Development Programme.
Job Summary
The nursery provides high‑quality bilingual care and education for children aged 8 months to 4 years. As Nursery Manager you will lead the team, oversee health‑and‑safety and EYFS compliance, manage parent relationships, and execute the blended Montessori‑EYFS curriculum.
Key Responsibilities
- Overall leadership of the nursery, including daily operations, staff management, and communication with parents.
- Ensure health‑and‑safety and EYFS welfare requirements are met and that the nursery complies with OFSTED and other statutory regulations.
- Maintain high teacher‑to‑child ratios and support the blended curriculum in English, French, and introductory Mandarin.
- Supervise, coach and appraise staff; conduct regular supervision sessions and twice‑yearly appraisals.
- Plan and deliver parent communication – tours, newsletters, and routine updates; respond to queries and resolve issues.
- Preserve accurate records – attendance, accidents, medicine, finances, and statutory documentation.
- Lead safeguarding: enforce the two‑person rule, supervise risk assessments, compile developmental reports, and coordinate half‑yearly parent meetings.
- Drive continuous improvement by developing action plans, monitoring occupancy targets, and managing day‑to‑day administrative tasks.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum Level 3 childcare qualification.
- Preferred: Level 5 or Level 6 (BA in Early Years), EYTS/EYPS.
- At least 1 year as a Nursery Manager or 3 years as a Deputy Manager in an early‑years setting.
- Clear DBS check (or DBS equivalent) required.
Requirements
- Strong organisational and leadership skills.
- Excellent communication skills – written and spoken English.
- Team‑orientation, collaborative mindset, and capacity to reflect and improve.
- Effective partnership with parents and staff.
- Competence in basic IT (Word, Excel).
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to age, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
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