Nursery Manager

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Nursery Manager to lead our nursery team from August 2025. This role is integral to ensuring our nursery provides a nurturing, high-quality, and safe environment that promotes growth and learning for young children.

As Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for leading our nursery provision, ensuring that it is of the highest quality and that it is delivered in accordance with The Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and ISI/OFSTED requirements as set out in the Independent School Standards.

The role must deliver a safe, stimulating and caring child-centred environment catering for the children's educational and developmental needs.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong knowledge of child development, high professional standards, and a proven ability to foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.

Essential qualifications include a nationally recognised NVQ level 3 in Childcare, and at least 2 years' experience of working in an early year setting. Experience of working effectively with staff and management at all levels

Reporting to our Head/Head of Pre-Prep, you will be supported in creating a safe, engaging environment both indoors and outdoors and will take a proactive role in safeguarding and child welfare, maintaining health and safety standards, administering basic first aid, and ensuring our nursery adheres to all EYFS regulations.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of young learners at St Helen's College. For further details please read our job description and full person specification.

Interviews are scheduled to take place from the week commencing 28th April 2025

St. Helen's College is committed to safeguarding pupils and an Enhanced DBS check will take place prior to appointment. Online searches will be conducted on shortlisted candidates as part of our pre-recruitment checks.