Head of Nursery (Float Role)

Riverside Nursery Schools Twickenham, England Jun 9, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay £39,686 – £52,499/year
Work Onsite
Level Senior

Head of Nursery focuses on care for children attending the nursery.

What the role involves

  • Care for children attending the nursery.
  • To fulfil legal and statutory requirements and to supervise staff on a day-to-day basis.
  • To contribute to and implement Nursery policies.

Skills and requirements

  • Full and Relevant Level 3 Qualification in Early Years Education.
  • Minimum 2 years' Team Leadership/Management experience.
  • Excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted statutory guidance.
  • Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities.

Confirmed role details

  • Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
  • Company Pension scheme.

Candidate fit

  • patience, safeguarding awareness, EYFS understanding, and clear family communication

Additional role context

  • Manage effectively and efficiently, upholding positive working relationships and be an effective mentor.
  • To manage the provision of the nursery ensuring that children, parents and the staff team work together to provide high quality childcare.
  • Monitor the achievement of progress against targets.

Known job details

  • Pay: £39,686
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