Vacancy at White Lodge Centre
Nursery Manager 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Salary
£ £31,000
White Lodge, Holloway Hill, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 OFA
Vacancy listed
2025-06-30
Application deadline
2025-07-31
Details
Are you a dedicated early years professional with leadership experience and a passion for inclusive, child-centred care?
We’re looking for an experienced Nursery Manager to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026. This term-time only role offers 36 hours per week and is ideal for someone who values collaborative practice and inclusive leadership.
As Nursery Manager, you’ll oversee the daily running of the Nursery setting at White Lodge, guide a team of skilled practitioners, and ensure high-quality learning and care in line with EYFS. You’ll also take responsibility for managing the service’s budget and contribute to strategic planning with senior leaders.
What we offer:
- A supportive, child-focused setting
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- A welcoming, inclusive team culture
- Competitive hourly rate: £19/hour (£31,000 per annum)
What you’ll need:
- Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 5+ desirable)
- Proven experience leading a nursery or early years team
- Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and SEND frameworks
- Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills
Interested? We’d love to hear from you.
If you have accessibility needs or experience issues with the application process, please email your CV to recruitment@whitelodgecentre.co.uk with the job title clearly stated in the subject line.
Benefits
Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement
Attached documents
| Title | File |
|---|---|
| Job Description - Nursery Manager | WL25_Job_Description_-_Nursery_Manager.pdf |
| Self-Declaration | Self_Declaration_form_2024.docx |
| Application form | All_roles_2_page_application_form_2024.docx |