7 lead educator jobs found

The rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Nursery Manager to come onboard and join the Kinderland South adventure! We welcome you to join our well-established, family run Kinderland Day Nursery where we strive to ensure our team and families feel at home from the start. Kinderland is, and always has been, run by the Mullins family who absolutely adore running the Nurseries and are very passionate about providing fun and exciting Early Education in Croydon. We have two beautiful Nurseries, one in South Croydon and one in Central Croydon. Our South branch has been running since 1995 and we have just recently opened the Central branch last year! We have a great management team behind our nurseries, and you’ll be well supported by our Area Manager, Head of Ops and Directors. We also have a supernumerary Quality Manager and a SEND & Inclusion Manager who both work across both sites. The Nursery office also has an administrator. This team enable our Nursery...

Nursery Manager (Early Years) | £41,760 + Bonus | Tettenhall, Wolverhampton Location: Tettenhall, Wolverhampton WV3 9PE Salary: £41,760 per annum + Manager Bonus Scheme Contract: Full Time, Permanent (40 hours per week) Start Date: August/September 2026 Experienced Nursery Leader Ready for Your Next Challenge? Are you an experienced Nursery Manager looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity? Or perhaps you're a successful Deputy Nursery Manager ready to progress into a Nursery Manager position? Shooting Stars Nurseries is seeking an ambitious, passionate and inspiring leader to take the helm at our beautifully refurbished Tettenhall Nursery & Preschool. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a well-established nursery caring for up to 85 children across four age-specific rooms, supported by an experienced team and an award-winning nursery group that is committed to quality, professional development and career progression. As Nursery Manager,...

Job Description: At Tiny Treasures, we believe every child is unique, full of potential, and deserving of the very best start in life. With three vibrant rooms (Baby Room, Toddler Room, and Pre-School), we care for up to 65 children in a warm, welcoming space rated Good by Ofsted. We’re open 7:30am–6:30pm, Monday to Friday, and we’re proud of our nurturing ethos, strong parent partnerships, and commitment to high-quality early years education. We have recently renovated our garden area, offering a bright and stimulating space for our children. Working hours can be full-time over 4 or 5 days. Overview: We’re looking for a confident, compassionate, and experienced Nursery Manager to lead our Tiny Treasures team. You’ll be the heartbeat of the nursery inspiring staff, championing curriculum excellence, and ensuring every child thrives in a safe, stimulating environment. This is more than a management role it’s a chance to shape practice, build relationships, and lead...

We have an exciting opportunity for an Early Years Specialist with experience of leadership and management to lead our 'outstanding' Pre-School provision. The working pattern is: 8.00am-4.00pm Mon-Thursday & 8.00am-3.30pm Fridays (with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break).   This is a term-time only role (+ optional 5-10 days extra days during school holidays). The setting is open 8.45am-3.00pm (school days only) and there is some flexibility with working hours outside of these times. This is a term time only job with some insets it would be perfect for an Early Years Professional who would like to benefit from term time only working arrangements  The successful candidate will: Lead the Pre-School team offering high-quality early education Manage the day-to-day running of the pre-school Plan & Deliver a balanced curriculum using the EYFS framework Assess  children’s development and use this to plan and deliver sessions & interventions Take...

Are you ready to inspire and lead an Outstanding Early Years Provision in a Unique Forest School Environment? We are seeking a passionate and experienced Early Years Manager to join our team and make a difference every day. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to lead our setting, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where children can thrive. Rosedene’s mission is to provide the most enriching learning opportunities , within a nurturing environment , for our children to be kind, curious and confident, ready to shape the world. We’re a small family business, established for over 30 years and we’re proud of the high-quality experiences we offer across our 11 nurseries in the North of England. This is only made possible by our exceptional nursery teams. Our children & families are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking to recruit a trustworthy and passionate person who is...

Overview We are seeking a dedicated and   experienced   Nursery Manager to oversee daily operations within a vibrant early childhood education setting. The ideal candidate will possess strong management and leadership skills, with a passion for working with children and supporting their developmental needs. This role offers an opportunity to lead a team of childcare professionals, ensure high standards of care, and foster a nurturing environment for young learners. Applicants should be organised, communicative, and committed to delivering exceptional early years education. Responsibilities Lead and manage the nursery team, providing guidance, support, and supervision to ensure effective daily operations. Develop and implement educational programmes that promote children's development in line with early childhood education standards. Maintain compliance with all health and safety regulations, safeguarding policies, and licensing requirements. Foster positive...

Nursery: Haslemere House Day Nursery Hours: Full-time (Monday–Friday) Age Range: 9 months – 5 years Purpose of the Role The Nursery Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and day-to-day operation of Haslemere House Day Nursery. The role ensures the delivery of high-quality early years education and care , compliance with EYFS and Ofsted requirements , and a safe, nurturing environment for children, staff, and families. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Management Lead, support, and motivate the nursery team to deliver outstanding childcare. Manage staff rotas, deployment, supervision, appraisals, and training. Promote a positive, professional, and inclusive working culture. Ensure effective communication across all rooms and teams. Safeguarding & Welfare Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or ensure DSL coverage. Ensure all safeguarding, health & safety, and welfare...