Recruiting for a Passionate Nursery Manager – Be the Driving Force Behind Our New Hornsey Nursery!
Location: 6 months at Stratford (E15 1GL) → then launch & lead our BRAND NEW Hornsey nursery (opening Summer 2026)
Full Time – 40 hrs/week, Start October 2025
Salary: Up to £64,621.44K per annum!
(Inclusive of up to 10% Appraisal Bonus and up to 10% Budgetary Performance Bonus )
Your Dream Career Starts Here
Imagine joining a thriving, award-winning nursery group…
✅ Being personally trained by our leadership team at Head Office, learning everything from our vision to our values.
✅ Spending six months in our vibrant Stratford nursery, mastering our culture, curriculum, and systems.
✅ Then — stepping into the spotlight to open and lead your very own brand-new Hornsey nursery in Summer 2026.
This is not just a job — this is a career-defining opportunity to take a setting from blueprint to brilliant, with the full support of a passionate and successful group behind you.
Since 2013, Bright Little Stars has grown from one nursery to six stunning settings, the most recent opening in May 2021. We’ve built our success on a simple but powerful philosophy: a child-centred environment, a warm, family-like community, and the belief that every child can reach their full potential when surrounded by truth, love, and compassion.
We believe the key to achieving Outstanding standards lies in:
- High staffing levels – above statutory welfare requirements
- Exceptional staff retention – keeping great people in the job they love
- Continuous staff development – training and progression opportunities at every stage
Our Indeed reviews speak for themselves:
“Management cares about staff well-being and looks after them with fun staff events, reviews, and two bonuses per year.”
Our Stratford nursery — recently rated Good by Ofsted — sits next to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, with:
- 75 places across three spacious, bright rooms for babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers
- State-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge learning technology and CCTV
- Access to a 2-acre communal garden for endless outdoor exploration
The Role
We are looking for a dynamic, experienced Nursery Manager who will:
- Lead the passionate Stratford team while learning and embedding our culture and curriculum
- Continue your success by opening your own BLS Nursery in Hornsey
- Play a key role in the continued growth and development of our nurseries
- Take initiative, bring fresh ideas, and create an exceptional environment for children and staff
- Support and develop a dedicated team, ensuring they thrive in their roles
- Build strong relationships with local and international families, giving them complete confidence in their child’s care and education
You Will Need:
- Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 5+ preferred)
- At least 2 years’ proven Nursery Management experience
- Strong knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted requirements
- Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills
- A passion for innovation, creativity, and delivering excellence every day
- Excellent communication skills and people management
- Champion staff development and career growth, fostering a collaborative and fulfilling workplace
- Ensuring stable occupancy levels.
- Computer literate and adaptable when working with different software systems
- Excellent business acumen and management skills.
What is in our Fantastic Benefits Package?
- Up to 37 days Annual Leave days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays dependent on years of service.
- Up to 10% Annual Performance Bonus
- Up to 5 days sick pay and Salary Protection if long-term sick (depending on years of service)
- Further Substantial Nursery Profit Share Reward Scheme with years of service.
- One Home Working Day available per quarter
- Annual paid for Personal Career Development Time
- Private Medical Insurance
- Dedicated free car parking space
- Wellbeing Support – Private GP, mental health & fitness resources
- Free wholesome, hot lunches plus refreshments
- Annual Funded Personal Career Development Time
- Management Training Programme and Annual Manager Well-being Conference
- Two team Inset training days onsite during otherwise working days
- Support visits, Buddy support from other Managers and Monthly Manager forum
- Ongoing internal company support from a Qualified Ofsted Inspector
- Personalised individual plan and training to accelerate your career as part of our Careers Academy
But wait there’s more……
- Complementary team building activities, events and annual group Christmas ball
- 50% Staff Childcare Discount and a salary sacrifice scheme
- Recognition & Rewards – Service awards with paid vacations and celebrations
- Manager Formal Dress Allowance
- Workplace pension with employer contribution
- Wellbeing perks such as Employee Assistance programme and fitness sessions
- Unlimited Recommendation Bonuses!
If you’re ready to:
- Learn from the best
- Lead with passion
- Shape a nursery from blueprint to brilliance
Apply today — your journey to opening Hornsey starts now.
