Term Time Nursery Manager

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