Nursery Manager

Salary: £41-43,000 per annum, dependent on skills and experience
Location: Bloomsbury/Kings Cross
Benefits: 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), defined contribution pension scheme, tax free childcare scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme (EAP), season ticket loan and discounted sports and hall hire.

Coram’s Fields is seeking a talented and highly committed Nursery Manager to lead our 36 place nursery, located in the heart of Bloomsbury/Kings Cross.

Coram’s Fields Nursery is like no other. Located within our seven acre park and playground dedicated to children, our little ones have access to some of the best facilities in London, with over seven acres of open space to enjoy, including a wildlife garden, growing spaces and of course, our Under 5s playground, including sand and water play.

The Nursery Manager will be responsible for leading on all aspects of the running of our Nursery, which forms part of the wider charity. This is an opportunity to really make your mark on a nursery with a strong reputation for delivering high quality, affordable childcare for the local community. You will be inheriting a committed team of practitioners, who believe passionately that every child should be given the very best start in life – values that you will embody through your leadership.

There will be ample opportunity for you to take ownership of, and shape the future of the service. We’re looking for somebody who has a clear vision and understanding of what ‘outstanding’ looks like and most importantly, somebody with the credibility and leadership skills to work successfully with the team to deliver this. This is a hugely rewarding role, and you will have the opportunity to see the immediate impact of your success on the lives of the children and young people we support.

For over 85 years, Coram’s Fields has provided a safe haven for children and young people in London, through its unique seven-acre park and playground, and range of community services. You can read more about the wider work of our charity on our website Coram’s Fields (coramsfields.org) and you can read our most recent impact report here – Annual Report (coramsfields.org).

If this sounds like it might be of interest, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Description and Person Specification:

Nursery Manager Job Description

Diversity and inclusion matter to us. Coram’s Fields is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, from a diverse range of backgrounds. We strive for our team to be representative of the communities we serve and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the children and families we work with.

Coram’s Fields is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of all children and young people. All those applying for a role with the charity, are subject to robust safeguarding checks and will need to demonstrate clearly, their commitment to safeguarding. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and all post holders are required to register with the DBS update service. Please be aware that all applications are subject to two references.

How to apply:

CV and cover letter, addressing all the criteria outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification.

The final deadline for the role is 9am on Monday 16^th June 2023 however, applicants should note that applications will be assessed on a rolling basis and shortlisted applicants may be invited to interview before the application deadline. Applicants are therefore encouraged to make early applications for the role should they be interested. All applications received before the application deadline will be considered.

Applications should be returned to recruitment@coramsfields.org.uk

If you have any questions, or would like to arrange an informal chat to discuss the role further, please contact Stuart Woods, CEO – stuart@coramsfields.org.uk

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within seven days of the closing date. If you have not heard from us within this period, please assume your application unsuccessful.