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Nursery Manager
Job Posted: 5 hours ago
Salary: £ 38,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Southend-on-sea, Essex
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Nursery Manager
£38,000-£40,000pa
Southend, Essex
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to manage an established nursery and pre-school in Southend, supporting children aged 0–4 years old. This full-time leadership role offers a chance to shape the setting from its very first days and nurture a team committed to high-quality early years education.
Salary: £38,000–£40,000 depending on experience and working pattern (4 or 5 days per week).
Benefits:
Work within a Montessori-inspired, child-led environment
Join a supportive team with hands-on leadership involvement
Access to a secure garden and forest school to support outdoor learning all year round
Contribute to a setting with strong links to the local community and established pre-schools
Responsibilities:
Oversee the daily running of the nursery, ensuring smooth operations and regulatory compliance
Lead and support a team of early years practitioners, promoting professional development and collaboration
Provide high-quality care for children aged 0–4
Ensure effective planning and record-keeping in line with EYFS and Montessori frameworks
Maintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment for all children
Foster positive relationships with parents, staff, and external agencies
Requirements:
Minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Equivalent
Proven leadership experience in a nursery or early years setting
Strong understanding of the EYFS and ideally experience with Montessori principles
Confident communicator with excellent organisational and administrative skills
Skilled in record-keeping and tracking children's progress and development
Experience managing staff and supporting a cohesive team
Passionate about delivering outstanding childcare and creating a welcoming, inclusive environment
If you're ready to play a key role in developing a new and inspiring early years setting, we'd love to hear from youBefore You Apply
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