Details:
- Salary: £18 - Hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Clapham Common Greater London
- Date: 20 hours ago
Description:
A TERM TIME nursery in Clapham common is looking for a temporary Manager to join their team whilst they recruit a permanent Manager (alternatively if you are interested in this role on a permanent basis please let me know upon application)
You will be required to work TERM TIME only 40 hours per week Monday to Friday on a shift basis consisting of the following hours:
8am-5pm
9am-6pm
Key Responsibilities
* Day-to-Day Leadership: Lead daily operations and maintain an environment where children and staff thrive.
* Compliance & Ofsted Readiness: Act as the Nominated Individual, ensuring strict adherence to the EYFS Statutory Framework, health & safety regulations and constant inspection readiness.
* Safeguarding Excellence: Promote a robust safeguarding culture, fulfilling Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) responsibilities and managing safer recruitment.
* Team Development: Recruit, induct, supervise, appraise, and mentor a high-performing staff team.
* Commercial Management: Monitor occupancy, drive quality improvements, and manage operational budgets in partnership with our Head of Finance.
* Community Engagement: Build exceptionally positive relationships with parents, families, external professionals, and regulatory bodies.
Mandatory Job Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must meet the following criteria:
* Experience: Minimum of 10 years working in a UK nursery setting, with at least 3 years of proven experience specifically as a Nursery Manager.
* Inspection Track Record: Essential experience leading an Ofsted inspection to a successful outcome.
* Qualifications: Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (Degree or higher standard preferred).
* Certifications: Current Paediatric First Aid certificate, Prevent Duty training, and Safeguarding certification.
* DBS: Enhanced DBS check registered on the DBS Update Service.
* Right to Work: Valid and unrestricted Right to Work in the UK.
Benefits you will recieve
* Competitive rate of £18 per hour
* Holiday pay
* Term-time only
* Free on-site parking
* Comprehensive professional development and training opportunities
* Opportunity to be employed permanently (if suited to you)
Start - September 2026