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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

Nursery Room Leader (Pre-School) Islington, London (EC1V) Up to £34,000 salary (dependent on experience and qualifications) Full-Time / 40 hours We are looking for a Room Leader to join a brand new nursery in London! The nursery is a beautiful converted building with great transport links via public transport and has ambitious plans to grow under strong leadership - making this a great opportunity for an individual to showcase your experience, have an immediate impact with the children and staff in your room, and join a company with genuinely exciting and realistic progression opportunities and a rich history of supporting staff development. You must share a passion for the childcare industry and the positive impact that nursery provision can have on children, their families, and future generations. The company is lead by empathetic owners and leadership who genuinely value their staff and pride themselves on staff retention and happiness! Benefits Competitive salary Access your pay as you earn it Company Pension Learning & Development Opportunities supporting both personal and professional growth Generous childcare discount Retail discounts Employee Assistance Programme Free access to 24/7 Online GP and 24/7 Video Vet Requirements A full and relevant Level 3 (or above) childcare qualification Experience caring for early years children with a passion for child development In depth knowledge of the EYFS Framework Detailed knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures Ability to ensure every individual child's needs are met as a key person, including supporting parents with any SEND needs To take ownership of the observation, assessments and planning for your key children

Room Leader Location: Teddington, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, United Kingdom. Contract Type: Full-time Contract Length: Permanent Salary: £14.80 - £15.50 per hour (£31,020.80 - £32,488 per annum full time equivalent). Benefits: Birthday Off, 6 fully paid sick days, Cashback Healthcare Plan, Retail Discounts, Recognition & Reward, 50% Childcare Discount, 24/7 Virtual GP Access, 24/7 Counselling Support, Discounted gym Membership, Personal Financial Advisor Access, Pension Discovery, Learning platform Access. What You'll Need Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail. Provide outstanding customer service. Good time management, meeting deadlines. Hold a full and relevant Early Years Level 3 Childcare Qualification or higher. Desirable Previous experience of leading a team. Current paediatric first aid certificate. Safeguarding and child protection training (full training will be given). Current food hygiene certificate. What You'll Be Doing Support the Manager and fellow Room Leaders to ensure the highest standards of Early Years care and education across the setting. Maintain an organised, safe and stimulating room environment. Keep accurate records and ensure procedures are followed within the room. Help build and maintain a reputation as the setting of choice in the area for both children and employees. Model and monitor best practice in accordance with regulatory guidelines. Support and inspire your team of practitioners. Aid with the induction of new team members, welcoming them into the Kindred family. Why Join Kindred? Supportive Culture - Our nurseries are built on strong relationships, teamwork, and a genuine sense of belonging. Career Development - Clear progression pathways, structured training, and mentorship. Work-Life Balance - Structured working hours, flexible shift options, and hybrid roles where applicable. Competitive Pay & Benefits - Regular salary benchmarks, generous benefits, bonuses, pensions, and paid leave. Award-Winning Family - Recognition, personal growth, and team success. Recruitment Process Interviews: Rolling Interviews Expected Start Date: ASAP. Process includes a video interview followed by a face to face interview with a stay and play session at the nursery. Background checks, references, DBS, and qualification verification will be conducted in accordance with our Safeguarding Recruitment Policy. How to Apply Click the "Quick Apply" button and submit your CV and a short cover letter explaining your interest in the role. We aim to respond within 2-5 working days. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check.

A leading nursery recruitment agency is seeking an enthusiastic Room Leader to join a dedicated team in Billericay. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include mentoring a team, planning engaging activities, and ensuring high standards of care. The position offers competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment where contributions are valued. Join us in making a difference every day!

A leading childcare provider in London is seeking a Nursery Room Leader for a new nursery in Islington. This full-time role requires a Level 3 childcare qualification and a passion for child development. You will ensure that individual children's needs are met, and you will take ownership of observations and planning for your key children. The position also offers many benefits including competitive salary, childcare discounts, and professional development opportunities.

Overview What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Witney as a Room Leader! We're now looking for a Room Leader to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive. Why Kids Planet Witney? Good transport links and a large parking area Lovely team atmosphere Lots of opportunities to visit the community Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 Big News! 80% Childcare Discount Arrives This October - T&Cs apply What we offer our Room Leaders: Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day! Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform. Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters. Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round. Long service awards to celebrate your commitment. Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you! Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance. Friendly central support team always on hand to help. How you'll make a difference as a Room Leader By leading and managing a room within the nursery, ensuring high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS. Through supporting and guiding the team, fostering a positive, collaborative environment and promoting professional development. Through building strong relationships with children and families, ensuring each child's individual needs are met and their learning is supported. What a Room Leader needs Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification. Excellent understanding of EYFS. Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children. Leadership experience desirable. Apply Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Witney. We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role. We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish! Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.

Are you passionate about early years development and ready to take the next step in your childcare career? Zero2five Early Years Recruitment is delighted to partner with an outstanding nursery in Billericay to find an enthusiastic and experienced Room Leader / Third in Charge to join their dedicated team! Why This Role? This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a warm, nurturing environment where children thrive and staff are truly valued. You'll lead by example, inspire your team, and create magical learning moments that last a lifetime. The Role As Room Leader, you'll: Lead and mentor a team of passionate practitioners in delivering exceptional early years provision Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate activities that spark curiosity and development Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues Support the Deputy and Manager in day-to-day nursery operations Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding and care Create a vibrant, inclusive environment where every child flourishes What We're Looking For Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education & Care (or equivalent) - essential Proven experience in a supervisory or room leader role Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework A natural leader with excellent communication skills Genuine passion for child development and early education Commitment to creating an inclusive, stimulating environment What's On Offer Competitive salary based on experience Opportunities for professional development and career progression Supportive, friendly team environment Staff discounts and benefits Making a genuine difference every single day! Location: Billericay Ready to Apply? Don't miss this chance to join a nursery where your skills and passion will be celebrated! Contact Zero2five Early Years Recruitment today to find out more or apply with your CV. Let's build amazing futures together - one child at a time! Zero2five Early Years Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to DBS checks and reference verification.

Nursery: Bright Horizons North Finchley Day Nursery and Preschool, 10-11 Moss Hall Crescent, North Finchley, London, N12 8NY Salary: Starting from £31,512 per annum (dependent on experience and Qualification) Hours: Full time - 40 hours, Monday - Friday Location: North Finchley, N12 8NY Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles - Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: "I did that." We're looking for a Level 3 qualified Room Leader to join our North Finchley Nursery situated a 5 minute walk from North Finchley Bus Station and 10 minute walk from West Finchley Tube Station. Starting from £31,512 per annum Childcare discount of 50% for first child Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach Subject to T&Cs The Role As a Room Leader, you will lead, mentor, support, and inspire a team to deliver exception care and education, to help all children within the room to develop and meet their individual milestones. You will promote and ensure child welfare, health and safety, and safeguarding, and maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and other professionals to meet each child's needs. What we're looking for Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification Previous experience working within an Early Years setting - ideally as a Room Leader, Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator or similar Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS. If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today! INDLEH We look forward to receiving your application! If you experience any problems, please we will be happy to help. About Us At Bright Horizons, our culture is built on our commitment to Keeping Everyone Safe and providing world-class care and education, delivered by a world-class workforce.We believe our people's potential is endless and with this in mind, we aspire to create an environment where our colleagues can thrive and accomplish the things they thought impossible. Bright Horizons has been recognised as a Great Place to Work by our employees and the Great Place to Work Institute for the last 13 years. We care passionately about what we do, and our HEART values and principles help us support one another in the work that we do each day.These are quite literally at the HEART of our organisation's ethos and culture as it helps us to provide a working environment that supports professionalism, growth and diversity. We are passionate about our people's ongoing learning and development.Our learning and leading with HEART framework supports each Bright Horizons colleague on the first steps of their leadership journey, whether that includes our 'World-Class Welcome' induction or our extensive ongoing training programme.Either way we want you to feel valued and invested in! Celebrating in the accomplishments of our people is an essential part of our culture. We believe in the power of "thank you" and throughout the year, in ways big and small, formal and informal, we show our appreciation for employees at all levels. We have many ways to acknowledge and celebrate our people, including our very popular "employee appreciation month".This is a chance for everyone to share their gratitude to one another, across the whole company.Whether it is a "thank you" placed on our website, a chocolate pizza, team lunch or an ice cream van visit, it is our way of showing each other we care and appreciate everything we do. Each year, we have our annual 'Awards of Excellence' events; whether you are an award winner or cheering on a fellow team member, these formal award occasions are opportunities to come together and celebrate one another. By creating this account you acknowledge that Bright Horizons will collect, store and process any of your personal data provided in respect of your application and employment in accordance with our Employee Privacy Notice.

Nursery Room Senior at The Learning Experience Salary: Up to £31,000 per year (depending on qualifications & experience) Contract: Full-time, permanent We are looking for an experienced and passionate Nursery Room Senior to join our East Finchley Nursery. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high-quality early years provider, offering a nurturing, engaging, and stimulating environment where children can learn, play, and grow. Why Join Us? We support both our children and our staff by creating a positive, professional, and modern workplace. You'll benefit from: Competitive salary - up to £31,000 22 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service) Paid overtime, sick days & birthday leave Medical cashback plan (covering you & up to 4 children) Life insurance & AVIVA pension scheme Company-funded staff events Purpose-built learning spaces for early years Professional Growth: Funded qualifications & leadership pathways Your Role As a Room Senior, you will: Plan and deliver engaging activities tailored to children's developmental needs Create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment in line withEYFS standards Monitor and celebrate children's developmental milestones Build strong, positive relationships with families Lead and support colleagues to maintain high-quality childcare and education Ensure compliance with safeguarding and child protection policies About You We're looking for someone who has: Previous experience in an Early Years setting (ideally as a Room Leader, Nursery Practitioner, or Early Years Educator) Good knowledge ofEYFS, safeguarding, and child protection Strong communication skills and a passion for childcare A commitment to delivering excellence in early years education Apply Now If you're enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young children and ready to step up as a Nursery Room Senior, apply today to join our East Finchley Nursery team.

MP Training and Recruitment is seeking a Level 3 qualified Room Leader for the Bright Horizons North Finchley Day Nursery. The successful candidate will lead a team, ensuring exceptional care and education while promoting child welfare. This full-time position offers a competitive salary starting at £31,512 per annum with numerous benefits, including childcare discounts and a strong professional development program. Join a vibrant team where you can truly make a difference in the lives of children!

Nursery Room Senior - Leatherhead Salary: Up to £30,000 per year (depending on qualifications & experience) Contract: Full-time, permanent Location: Leatherhead, Surrey We are looking for an experienced and passionate Nursery Room Senior to join our Leatherhead Nursery. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high-quality early years provider, offering a nurturing, engaging, and stimulating environment where children can learn, play, and grow. Why Join Us? We support both our children and our staff by creating a positive, professional, and modern workplace. You'll benefit from: Competitive salary - up to £30,000 22 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service) Paid overtime, sick days & birthday leave Staff childcare discount Medical cashback plan (covering you & up to 4 children) PerkBox - discounts, rewards & wellness perks Life insurance & AVIVA pension scheme Company-funded staff events Purpose-built learning spaces for early years Professional Growth: Funded qualifications & leadership pathways Continuous professional development (CPD) Specialist training & tuition reimbursement Your Role As a Room Senior, you will: Plan and deliver engaging activities tailored to children's developmental needs Create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment in line with EYFS standards Monitor and celebrate children's developmental milestones Build strong, positive relationships with families Lead and support colleagues to maintain high-quality childcare and education Ensure compliance with safeguarding and child protection policies About You We're looking for someone who has: A full & relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification - essential Previous experience in an Early Years setting (ideally as a Room Leader, Nursery Practitioner, or Early Years Educator) Good knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and child protection Strong communication skills and a passion for childcare A commitment to delivering excellence in early years education Apply Now If you're enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young children and ready to step up as a Nursery Room Senior, apply today to join our Leatherhead Nursery team.

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family run business that does things with heart and is passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Wallsend as a Room Leader We're now looking for a Room Leader to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive. Why Kids Planet Wallsend? Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply What we offer our Room Leaders Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day! Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform. Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters. Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round. Long service awards to celebrate your commitment. Take the day off on your birthday - it's all about you! Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance. Friendly central support team always on hand to help. How you'll make a difference as a Room Leader Lead and manage a room within the nursery, ensuring high quality care and education in line with the EYFS. Support and guide the team, fostering a positive, collaborative environment and promoting professional development. Build strong relationships with children and families, ensuring each child's individual needs are met and their learning is supported. What a Room Leader needs Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification. Excellent understanding of the EYFS. Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children. Leadership experience desirable. Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Wallsend. We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role. We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish! Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. All staff and volunteers are required to complete regular safeguarding training. All positions are subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.

A reputable education agency is looking for a passionate Room Leader for a nursery in Bristol. The ideal candidate will lead a team, create engaging learning environments, and ensure children's safety and emotional development. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and experience in early years settings. This position offers the potential for permanent placement and ongoing support from dedicated consultants.