Nursery Manager

Hartley Primary School, London, E6 1NT

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  21 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 36 hours per week - Monday,Tuesday & Friday 8:15-15:45, Wednesday 8:15-16:35, Thursday 8:15-15:55 39 weeks per year - Term Time plus inset days
• Contract type: Fixed term - One year until 31st August 2027
• Full-time equivalent salary: £38,256
• Actual salary: £33,142
• Pay scale: SO1 point 23
• Hourly rate: £20.44

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and nurturing Nursery Manager to lead our school-based nursery provision. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about early years education and committed to creating a safe, inspiring and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

As Nursery Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operation of the nursery and work closely with school leaders to ensure high-quality provision that supports children’s learning, development and wellbeing. You will inspire and support staff, build strong relationships with families and ensure the nursery reflects best practice and statutory requirements.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• Wonderful children who are eager to learn and explore
• A supportive and collaborative staff team
• Opportunities for professional development
• Strong leadership support and a commitment to staff wellbeing
• A welcoming school community with high aspirations for all children

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding Statement

Learning in Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and the successful applicant will need a satisfactory enhanced DBS certificate and supportive references.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

_LIHT Job Description - Nursery Manager.docx.pdf - 271 KB (opens in new tab)

About Hartley Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 587 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hartley Primary School website
• Email address: info@hartley.lihtrust.uk
• Phone number: 02084722523
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hartley-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Hartley Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@hartley.lihtrust.uk.

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