Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager – Brentford, Middlesex TW8
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a warm, child-focused early years education setting within a supportive nurseries & early years childcare environment in Brentford.

Employment Type
Full-time | Permanent | All Year Round

Salary
£45,000 – £50,000 per year dependent on experience + benefits

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive salary package dependent on experience
• Supportive nursery leadership and management structure
• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities within early years education
• Career progression within a growing childcare setting
• Supportive and collaborative childcare team environment
• Well-resourced nursery setting focused on child development
• Opportunity to lead and shape nursery standards and operations
• Structured onboarding and ongoing operational support
• Professional development opportunities within childcare leadership
• Positive working culture focused on wellbeing, teamwork, and learning

Working Hours & Shift Pattern
Full-time | Permanent | Monday to Friday
Based in Brentford, Middlesex TW8 within a nursery and early years setting

• Consistent daytime working pattern
• Support available from senior leadership and operational teams
• Hands-on nursery leadership role within a childcare environment
• Opportunity to support staff development and mentoring
• Collaborative working approach across the nursery setting

Job Description
As a Nursery Manager, you will lead a welcoming and engaging childcare setting focused on delivering high-quality early years education and care within Brentford, Middlesex TW8. This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive nurseries & early years environment that values child development, nursery leadership, team collaboration, and creating positive learning experiences for children and families. The setting provides a warm and professional childcare environment where experienced early years professionals can thrive, develop teams, maintain strong Ofsted standards, and support outstanding nursery operations. This opportunity would suit a confident and organised Nursery Manager who is passionate about childcare leadership, safeguarding, team development, and delivering high-quality early years education.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operational management of the nursery setting
• Ensure high standards of childcare, safeguarding, EYFS delivery, and Ofsted compliance
• Support, mentor, and develop nursery staff and room leaders
• Maintain compliance with early years regulations and nursery standards
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and external professionals
• Monitor child development, learning outcomes, and nursery practices
• Manage staffing, rotas, and operational nursery requirements
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and staff supervision processes
• Maintain accurate nursery documentation and operational compliance records
• Promote a safe, nurturing, and engaging childcare environment

Requirements

• No sponsorship available for this role. You must have the permanent right to work in the UK.
• Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
• Previous experience working as a Nursery Manager or senior nursery leader
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, childcare regulations, and Ofsted standards
• Confident nursery leadership and operational management capability within childcare settings
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with families and teams
• Ability to work independently while leading and supporting a nursery team
• Also suitable for: Nursery Manager, Nursery Deputy Manager, Early Years Manager, Childcare Manager, Nursery Operations Manager

Company Culture
As a Nursery Manager, you will be joining a supportive childcare setting that values teamwork, child-centred care, and professional development. The environment promotes collaboration, positivity, continuous learning, and high-quality early years education, creating a welcoming atmosphere for both staff and families. Leadership within the setting encourages open communication, staff wellbeing, and progression opportunities, helping create a rewarding and stable workplace culture where childcare professionals can genuinely make a positive impact on children’s development.

Apply Today
If you are an experienced Nursery Manager looking for a rewarding opportunity within a supportive childcare environment in Brentford, this could be an excellent next step in your career. Your leadership, early years experience, and passion for delivering high-quality childcare and early years education will be highly valued within this welcoming nursery setting. Apply today to explore this exciting permanent opportunity and take the next step within a supportive nurseries & early years environment where you can continue developing your career while making a meaningful difference to children and families.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early interest is warmly encouraged

Contact Details
Recruit by Nature
George Francis
George@recruitbynature.co.uk
Direct Line: 0118 334 8424
WhatsApp: 07782217154
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