Nursery Manager - South Ruislip Nursery and Pre-School - Full Time
| Posting date: | 02 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £49,682 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 July 2026 |
| Location: | South Ruislip, Ruislip |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | London Early Years Foundation |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Nursery Manager - Full Time – South Ruislip, HA4 - £49,682 per year + amazing benefits
We put people before profit: work for a family of nurseries with heart
"You never feel alone at LEYF - there's always someone to turn to." - Selamawit, Nursery Manager
We're the London Early Years Foundation, or LEYF Nurseries for short; a family of 43 nurseries. Our people love working for us because we focus on the child and their family, and give them the best start in life.
LEYF is known for quality teachers - we give you strong in-house training and access to promotion. Our nurseries feel independent and community focused, and teams take care of each other. You join a family of nurseries with a great support network.
What's in it for you?
"I wanted more job satisfaction, so I came back to LEYF." - Sunita, Nursery Manager
Lots of training, promotions and a good salary for the sector
Generous pension at 7% from us (1% from you)
70% discount on childcare fees
Up to 35 days off a year, including 8 bank holidays, 3 days off between Christmas and New Year, and your birthday (pro-rated for part-time hours)
Sector-leading parental leave
Many other benefits that take care of you, including access to a wellbeing app, shopping discounts, annual conference and money for team celebrations
A bit about the role
"I have received a great deal of support, recognition and training, always having someone I can talk to." - Marta, Nursery Manager
We know you work in Early Years because you love helping children develop and learn. You are warm and keen to give children the best education to succeed in life.
Nursery Manager will lead the nursery team the LEYF way, putting the children at the centre. This includes being responsible for nursery finances, staffing, health and safety, partnering with parents and ensuring the quality of the curriculum.
You'll be part of the LEYF Manager community contributing across our settings, sharing ideas and learning.
You will need:
The right to work in the UK
Team leadership and strong relationship building skill
Level 3 or above childcare qualification
Good ideas on how to maintain high quality and ratio bound environments
An ability to safeguard and protect children
To be reliable, positive and friendly
About the nursery
Join the team at South Ruislip Nursery and Pre-School! Located on Queens Walk, South Ruislip, HA4 0LR, our cosy nursery supports up to 32 children from 0 to 5 years old. We’re a tight-knit team of passionate people who genuinely care about all children and their families, and as part of London Early Years Foundation we have a supportive and caring network of other colleagues.
What’s it really like here? To summarise what one parent recently shared, “Absolutely love this nursery! All the teachers are so kind and understanding. Thank you for being so wonderful to my 2-year-old! He enjoys being there.”
Apply now
Contact us today, our friendly recruiters are waiting to hear from you.
We put people before profit: work for a family of nurseries with heart
"You never feel alone at LEYF - there's always someone to turn to." - Selamawit, Nursery Manager
We're the London Early Years Foundation, or LEYF Nurseries for short; a family of 43 nurseries. Our people love working for us because we focus on the child and their family, and give them the best start in life.
LEYF is known for quality teachers - we give you strong in-house training and access to promotion. Our nurseries feel independent and community focused, and teams take care of each other. You join a family of nurseries with a great support network.
What's in it for you?
"I wanted more job satisfaction, so I came back to LEYF." - Sunita, Nursery Manager
Lots of training, promotions and a good salary for the sector
Generous pension at 7% from us (1% from you)
70% discount on childcare fees
Up to 35 days off a year, including 8 bank holidays, 3 days off between Christmas and New Year, and your birthday (pro-rated for part-time hours)
Sector-leading parental leave
Many other benefits that take care of you, including access to a wellbeing app, shopping discounts, annual conference and money for team celebrations
A bit about the role
"I have received a great deal of support, recognition and training, always having someone I can talk to." - Marta, Nursery Manager
We know you work in Early Years because you love helping children develop and learn. You are warm and keen to give children the best education to succeed in life.
Nursery Manager will lead the nursery team the LEYF way, putting the children at the centre. This includes being responsible for nursery finances, staffing, health and safety, partnering with parents and ensuring the quality of the curriculum.
You'll be part of the LEYF Manager community contributing across our settings, sharing ideas and learning.
You will need:
The right to work in the UK
Team leadership and strong relationship building skill
Level 3 or above childcare qualification
Good ideas on how to maintain high quality and ratio bound environments
An ability to safeguard and protect children
To be reliable, positive and friendly
About the nursery
Join the team at South Ruislip Nursery and Pre-School! Located on Queens Walk, South Ruislip, HA4 0LR, our cosy nursery supports up to 32 children from 0 to 5 years old. We’re a tight-knit team of passionate people who genuinely care about all children and their families, and as part of London Early Years Foundation we have a supportive and caring network of other colleagues.
What’s it really like here? To summarise what one parent recently shared, “Absolutely love this nursery! All the teachers are so kind and understanding. Thank you for being so wonderful to my 2-year-old! He enjoys being there.”
Apply now
Contact us today, our friendly recruiters are waiting to hear from you.