Beckett House Montessori

Nursery Manager - Richmond Avenue, Angel (Islington) Beckett House Montessori Full-time Starting TBC Benefits Salary of £45k dependant on experience 6 weeks holiday (and extended holidays based on performance) + bank holidays Paid for sick pay Pension scheme Medical benefits Bonus scheme Training Career progression into regional manager Within walking distance from multiple tube stations The Role We are seeking an experienced, commercially aware and highly capable Nursery Manager to lead our well-established nursery on Richmond Avenue in Angel, Islington. This is a senior leadership role responsible for the operational performance, Ofsted readiness, team leadership and occupancy growth of a mature setting. You will oversee all aspects of the nursery, ensuring outstanding Montessori and EYFS delivery, strong parent relationships and consistently high standards. This role is suited to a confident operator who can run a nursery end-to-end, not only to maintain standards, but actively improve performance across quality, team and revenue. Remembering that this is a small 20 place, privilege to work at a nursery for you to enjoy yourself also. About Us Beckett House Montessori was established in 1996 and is a well-regarded nursery in Angel, Islington, known for its home-from-home environment, strong parent community and high-quality Montessori provision alongside comprehensive EYFS. We are part of a growing group, with a new site launching at Abbey Road in 2026. Our leadership team previously built and exited a successful 10-site nursery group, and we are now scaling again. Requirements 2+ years in a Nursery Manager or senior leadership role Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted frameworks Proven experience managing teams and driving performance Experience with occupancy, admissions or nursery growth Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Management Ensuring outcomes for children Ensuring safety and safeguarding as a priority Directly manage Room Leaders and staff Oversee rotas, staffing levels and ratio compliance Compliance, Safeguarding & Ofsted Maintain full compliance with EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements Operations & Commercial Performance Take full ownership of the day-to-day running of the nursery occupancy and future occupancy performance Drive the enquiries visits registrations (EVR) funnel Admissions, Marketing & Growth Lead parent tours with confidence and high conversion Maintain strong occupancy through proactive management Support marketing initiatives (open days, local outreach, referrals) Parent Relationships Build strong, trust-based relationships with parents Handle queries, concerns and feedback professionally