Head of Daycare The Nest
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 January 2026 |
| Location: | London, E13 0JW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | bcfd57c6-80d8-454d-a1be-dfeb2b95c2df |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
What we are looking for
• Level 5 qualification in Early Years Leadership or working towards
• Knowledgeable and Safe: Strong EYFS, safeguarding, and health and safety knowledge.
• Inclusive and Nurturing: Promotes inclusion and builds positive relationships with children and families.
• Collaborative and Skilled: Effective communicator, team player, and confident in record-keeping.
• Professional and Committed: Caring, reliable, adaptable, and dedicated to ongoing development.
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer:
• Competitive Pay and Progression: Attractive salary with clear opportunities for career growth.
• Supportive and Innovative Setting: Work in a nurturing, forward-thinking environment with access to excellent facilities.
• Collaborative Team: Benefit from the guidance of qualified teachers and experienced Early Years practitioners.
• Professional Development: Fully funded training, paid development time, and real progression opportunities.
• Positive Culture: Enjoy termly team socials and continuous investment in your wellbeing and success.
Further details about the role
Head of Daycare – The Nest- Daycare at Portway
Salary: £48,450 * negotiable for exceptional candidate
Contract Type: permanent subject to satisfactory probation
Contract Term: 51
Closing date: 30th January 2026
Interviews: W/C: 9th February 2026
Are you a qualified Daycare Manager ready to make a meaningful impact?
Join our exceptional team at The Nest Daycare at Portway, where you’ll provide high-quality care
and learning experiences for children aged 1–4 years, in line with the EYFS framework.
You’ll help create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where every child can thrive. As
an active member of our Daycare team, you’ll deliver outstanding service to families while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of our thriving Daycare.
Why join us?
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of The Nest - Daycare at Portway Primary School while working within a supportive, ambitious, and forward-looking Trust. You will play a key role in ensuring continuity, clarity, and excellence as the Daycare grows.
Visits are strongly recommended. When you visit the Daycare, you will see first-hand our excellent
facilities and feel how welcoming The Nest is.
Further information about our school can be found on our website -
thenest.nclservices.net
We welcome early applications and will consider holding interviews before the closing date for strong candidates.
Applicants must be currently residing in the UK and able to demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK.
This is a full-time, all-year-round position in a private Daycare based on the same site as Portway Primary School.
How to apply:
Download the application form and email your completed application to info@thenest.nclservices.net.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
What we are looking for
• Level 5 qualification in Early Years Leadership or working towards
• Knowledgeable and Safe: Strong EYFS, safeguarding, and health and safety knowledge.
• Inclusive and Nurturing: Promotes inclusion and builds positive relationships with children and families.
• Collaborative and Skilled: Effective communicator, team player, and confident in record-keeping.
• Professional and Committed: Caring, reliable, adaptable, and dedicated to ongoing development.
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer:
• Competitive Pay and Progression: Attractive salary with clear opportunities for career growth.
• Supportive and Innovative Setting: Work in a nurturing, forward-thinking environment with access to excellent facilities.
• Collaborative Team: Benefit from the guidance of qualified teachers and experienced Early Years practitioners.
• Professional Development: Fully funded training, paid development time, and real progression opportunities.
• Positive Culture: Enjoy termly team socials and continuous investment in your wellbeing and success.
Further details about the role
Head of Daycare – The Nest- Daycare at Portway
Salary: £48,450 * negotiable for exceptional candidate
Contract Type: permanent subject to satisfactory probation
Contract Term: 51
Closing date: 30th January 2026
Interviews: W/C: 9th February 2026
Are you a qualified Daycare Manager ready to make a meaningful impact?
Join our exceptional team at The Nest Daycare at Portway, where you’ll provide high-quality care
and learning experiences for children aged 1–4 years, in line with the EYFS framework.
You’ll help create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where every child can thrive. As
an active member of our Daycare team, you’ll deliver outstanding service to families while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of our thriving Daycare.
Why join us?
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of The Nest - Daycare at Portway Primary School while working within a supportive, ambitious, and forward-looking Trust. You will play a key role in ensuring continuity, clarity, and excellence as the Daycare grows.
Visits are strongly recommended. When you visit the Daycare, you will see first-hand our excellent
facilities and feel how welcoming The Nest is.
Further information about our school can be found on our website -
thenest.nclservices.net
We welcome early applications and will consider holding interviews before the closing date for strong candidates.
Applicants must be currently residing in the UK and able to demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK.
This is a full-time, all-year-round position in a private Daycare based on the same site as Portway Primary School.
How to apply:
Download the application form and email your completed application to info@thenest.nclservices.net.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.