Nursery Manager

Norfolk House is a highly successful co-educational, independent day school for pupils aged two to eleven, occupying two charming Victorian sites in Muswell Hill, north London. The School prides itself on its strong sense of community and its commitment to ensuring that every pupil feels supported and valued. A maximum class size of 16 supports a personalised approach to learning, through which pupils flourish academically and as individuals. At the end of their time at Norfolk House, pupils achieve excellent results, allowing them to move onto a range of leading senior schools in London and beyond.

This is an exciting period for Norfolk House School, as the school is in the final year of a three-year development plan aimed at widening our community engagement and partnerships, developing a future-facing curriculum and becoming a leading prep school for developing pupil creativity.

We are looking for an experienced Nursery Manager to build our team of dedicated and passionate staff and bring to life our vision of offering existing Nursery Families year-round and extended provision, where currently it is only on offer in school hours and term time. You will help to recruit, lead, motivate and manage a team of nursery staff to ensure that they provide high-quality care and education to all children in an unrivalled setting.

As the Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the nursery, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for the children in our care. 

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and systems to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.
• Ensure that the nursery meets all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the financial performance of the nursery, including budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring expenditure.
• Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and other stakeholders to promote the nursery and its services.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, hygiene, and cleanliness throughout the nursery.
• Continuously review and improve the quality of care and education provided by the nursery.

In return, we offer:

• the chance to work with the most engaged, enthusiastic and friendly pupils you are ever likely to find
• the support and guidance of colleagues from the Bellevue Central Office team 
• a warm and welcoming group of colleagues
• supportive parents, who are generous with their time and help
• a close-knit school community
• Direct support from, and regular check-ins with the Head Teacher

In short, you may just have found the perfect school for you!

Further information about Norfolk House can be found on the website at www.norfolkhouseschool.org 

A person specification and application form can be downloaded using the links below.

Norfolk House School and its parent group, Bellevue Education, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)