Nursery Manager - Bexley
Are you an experienced Nursery Manager ready to take on a fresh challenge and lead a setting from the ground up?
An exceptional opportunity has arisen within a high-performing Trust as they launch two brand-new nurseries in Bexley this September. Backed by a significant nationwide £45 million investment into early years provision, this expansion is focused on reducing childcare costs, supporting working families, and improving access to high-quality early education.
These new nurseries will be based within established Primary Schools, offering a unique chance to embed strong foundations for children at the very start of their education journey.
Nursery Manager – Responsibilities
As Nursery Manager, you will lead this new setting – from shaping the provision and leading a team, to ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, and safeguarding. You will be supported by an experienced senior leadership team and benefit from strong CPD, with clear routes for progression across the Trust.
The successful candidate will bring prior leadership experience within an Early Years setting, a strong understanding of the EYFS framework, and the drive to establish a high-quality, sustainable provision from day one.
Nursery Manager – The successful candidate will:
* Level 3 (minimum) Early Years qualification (Level 5/6 desirable)
* Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements
* Previous leadership or management experience within a nursery or early years setting
Nursery Manager - Key Details
* Bexley-based (within a Primary School setting)
* Bexley Pay Scale 8–9
* Permanent position – September 2026 start
* Interviews taking place in June
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