Job description
Nursery Manager
Location: Medway, Kent
Salary: £34,000
Start date: August 2026
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Are you an experienced and passionate Nursery Manager looking for an exciting opportunity to lead a brand-new early years provision?
Do you want to work as a Nursery Manager in a nurturing environment where you can shape a high-quality setting and make a lasting impact on children’s early development?
GSL Education Kent are currently recruiting for a dedicated Nursery Manager to join a prestigious independent educational setting in Medway from August 2026, ahead of the opening of a brand-new nursery provision in September 2026. This is a unique opportunity to play a key leadership role in establishing and developing an outstanding early years environment for children aged 2 to 4.
The nursery has been designed to support modern family life, offering full wraparound care for 50 weeks of the year with extended operating hours from 7:30am to 6:30pm. Located in Medway with excellent transport links, the setting will provide a warm, safe, and stimulating environment where young children can thrive.
The successful Nursery Manager will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, teaching, and operational excellence. You will lead and inspire a dedicated team while creating an inclusive and engaging environment that supports every child’s learning and development.
The ideal Nursery Manager will have:
- A relevant Early Years qualification at Level 3 or above (Leadership qualification desirable)
- Proven experience in a Nursery Manager or senior leadership role within an early years setting
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- The ability to build strong relationships with children, parents, and staff
- A passion for delivering outstanding early years education and care
- A proactive and professional approach to managing daily nursery operations
GSL Education Offers:
- Competitive rates of pay
- Access to a network of reputable educational settings across Kent
- Ongoing support from dedicated consultants
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
This role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection. All successful applicants must satisfy safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced child DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for one.
GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency committed to providing high-quality staff across Kent. All adverts relate to real vacancies.
If you are an enthusiastic Nursery Manager ready for your next leadership opportunity in Rochester, apply today with your up-to-date CV and one of our consultants will be in touch.
For further details about this role or other opportunities, please contact Georgina at the GSL Education Kent office.