Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager – Montessori Forest School

**Full-Time 40 Hours per Week Monday to Friday**

Brand New Forest School Nursery Opened September 2026

Are you an experienced Nursery Manager looking for an exciting opportunity to build something truly special from the very beginning?

We are seeking an inspirational, passionate, and dedicated Nursery Manager to lead our brand-new Montessori Forest School, opened in September 2026.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a nurturing, child-centred environment where children thrive through Montessori principles, outdoor learning, and meaningful relationships. We are looking for a leader who leads by example, inspires their team, and is committed to delivering outstanding early years education and care.

About the Role

As Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Leading and inspiring a team of early years professionals.
• Creating a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment where every child can flourish.
• Overseeing the day-to-day operation of the nursery.
• Ensuring the nursery consistently meets all safeguarding, welfare, and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting, coaching, and developing staff to achieve their full potential.
• Building positive relationships with children, families, and the wider community.
• Driving high standards of care, education, and continuous improvement.
• Helping establish a strong, positive culture as we open our brand-new setting.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience managing or deputising within a nursery.
• Holds a relevant Early Years qualification (Level 3 minimum; Level 5 or above desirable).
• Has excellent knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements.
• Is passionate about Montessori education and outdoor learning (experience is desirable but not essential).
• Is an inspiring leader with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and positive workplace.
• Leads with warmth, professionalism, and integrity.

What We Offer

We believe that looking after our team is just as important as looking after our children. We offer:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Your birthday off (when it falls on a weekday).
• Annual salary reviews.
• Performance-based annual bonus.
• £1000 welcome bonus after successfully completing your probation.
• Freshly prepared meals provided daily by our in-house chef.
• Two fully paid team events each year.
• Two paid INSET training days annually.
• Regular professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and experienced senior management team.
• Opportunity to play a key role in establishing an exceptional new Montessori Forest School from day one.

Join Our Journey

If you are an enthusiastic and experienced Nursery Manager who is ready to make a lasting impact and help create an outstanding nursery from the ground up, we would love to hear from you.

Become part of our exciting new chapter and help us create a place where children, families and staff can all flourish.

Job Type: Full-time
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: In person
Start Date: ASAP 2026

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £43,500.00-£47,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work Location: In person