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Term Time Nursery Manager

Job Posted: 16 days ago

Salary: £ 18 - 18 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Clapham Common, Greater London

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

A TERM TIME nursery in Clapham common is looking for a temporary Manager to join their team whilst they recruit a permanent Manager (alternatively if you are interested in this role on a permanent basis please let me know upon application)

You will be required to work TERM TIME only 40 hours per week Monday to Friday on a shift basis consisting of the following hours:

8am-5pm

9am-6pm

Key Responsibilities

  * Day-to-Day Leadership: Lead daily operations and maintain an environment where children and staff thrive.

  * Compliance & Ofsted Readiness: Act as the Nominated Individual, ensuring strict adherence to the EYFS Statutory Framework, health & safety regulations and constant inspection readiness.

  * Safeguarding Excellence: Promote a robust safeguarding culture, fulfilling Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) responsibilities and managing safer recruitment.

  * Team Development: Recruit, induct, supervise, appraise, and mentor a high-performing staff team.

  * Commercial Management: Monitor occupancy, drive quality improvements, and manage operational budgets in partnership with our Head of Finance.

  * Community Engagement: Build exceptionally positive relationships with parents, families, external professionals, and regulatory bodies.

Mandatory Job Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following criteria:

  * Experience: Minimum of 10 years working in a UK nursery setting, with at least 3 years of proven experience specifically as a Nursery Manager.

  * Inspection Track Record: Essential experience leading an Ofsted inspection to a successful outcome.

  * Qualifications: Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (Degree or higher standard preferred).

  * Certifications: Current Paediatric First Aid certificate, Prevent Duty training, and Safeguarding certification.

  * DBS: Enhanced DBS check registered on the DBS Update Service.

  * Right to Work: Valid and unrestricted Right to Work in the UK.

Benefits you will recieve

  * Competitive rate of £18 per hour

  * Holiday pay

  * Term-time only

  * Free on-site parking

  * Comprehensive professional development and training opportunities

  * Opportunity to be employed permanently (if suited to you)

Start - September 2026

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