Nursery Manager
| Posting date: | 15 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 October 2025 |
| Location: | SE26 6TT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cuddly Bear Day Care Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Manager 2025 |
Summary
The best managers, manage their teams to their best …
Could your next management role be here at Cuddly Bear?
An amazing opportunity is available to manage and lead our team at our Sydenham Hill nursery.
This is a FAB opportunity for an experienced and qualified Nursery Manager in developing your management and leadership career and practice, whilst having an experienced nursery and office team to support you. No occupancy/waiting-list/fees-stress – that’s with our Admin Team is for! We will also consider experienced Deputy Manager's looking for the 'next step' in their career.
You are responsible for managing/overseeing;
· Children
· Teams
· Parents and
· EYFS and extra curricula activities
You will report directly to the Senior Management Team and Owners, and have the support of a Deputy Manager.
This is a busy, hands-on management and leadership role. Cuddly Bear Day Care is a successful, family-run, caring nursery with 2 venues; our Owners are hands on and fully involved on a daily basis. Your input will be valued in our successful, growing, nursery business.
About you:
Your qualities and skills will include;
· care and kindness
· a growth mindset - takes on learning, challenges and thrives!
· office skills including IT (I connect system)
· a passionate advocate of children in early years
· team focused
· knowledge of HR practice – to support your teams
· excellent EYFS practice
· creative mind and positive energy
To be the successful applicant, you must:
· Have exceptional leadership abilities and the ability to inspire your team
· Understand the importance of employee engagement and the impact of a positive workplace culture
· Have excellent knowledge and understanding EYFS and statutory welfare requirements
· Have an approachable manner and be able to build positive relationships
· Have high standards of customer service
· To be child centred and to make sure that children come first in all decisions
· Hold a relevant Early Years/childcare qualification, Level 3 or higher.
· Have experience as a safeguarding lead in previous roles and understand the importance of this role.
Salary & benefits
· up to £40,000 per annum based upon experience
· 30% discount on your childcare at one of our nurseries
· 50% discount for a child’s place at Artisan Kidz, our sister company art after school club
· Additional one week holiday (terms apply)
· Plus, great benefits including pension, social, Perkbox, special events & more!
Could your next management role be here at Cuddly Bear?
An amazing opportunity is available to manage and lead our team at our Sydenham Hill nursery.
This is a FAB opportunity for an experienced and qualified Nursery Manager in developing your management and leadership career and practice, whilst having an experienced nursery and office team to support you. No occupancy/waiting-list/fees-stress – that’s with our Admin Team is for! We will also consider experienced Deputy Manager's looking for the 'next step' in their career.
You are responsible for managing/overseeing;
· Children
· Teams
· Parents and
· EYFS and extra curricula activities
You will report directly to the Senior Management Team and Owners, and have the support of a Deputy Manager.
This is a busy, hands-on management and leadership role. Cuddly Bear Day Care is a successful, family-run, caring nursery with 2 venues; our Owners are hands on and fully involved on a daily basis. Your input will be valued in our successful, growing, nursery business.
About you:
Your qualities and skills will include;
· care and kindness
· a growth mindset - takes on learning, challenges and thrives!
· office skills including IT (I connect system)
· a passionate advocate of children in early years
· team focused
· knowledge of HR practice – to support your teams
· excellent EYFS practice
· creative mind and positive energy
To be the successful applicant, you must:
· Have exceptional leadership abilities and the ability to inspire your team
· Understand the importance of employee engagement and the impact of a positive workplace culture
· Have excellent knowledge and understanding EYFS and statutory welfare requirements
· Have an approachable manner and be able to build positive relationships
· Have high standards of customer service
· To be child centred and to make sure that children come first in all decisions
· Hold a relevant Early Years/childcare qualification, Level 3 or higher.
· Have experience as a safeguarding lead in previous roles and understand the importance of this role.
Salary & benefits
· up to £40,000 per annum based upon experience
· 30% discount on your childcare at one of our nurseries
· 50% discount for a child’s place at Artisan Kidz, our sister company art after school club
· Additional one week holiday (terms apply)
· Plus, great benefits including pension, social, Perkbox, special events & more!