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Temporary

Nursery Manager

TimePlan Education
Islington
money-bag £20 - £25/hour
Posted: 22 September 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 22 October 2026
Ref: 225636220

Temporary Nursery Manager - Islington

Location: Islington, London
Duration: 3-6 months
Hours: Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Nursery Manager to join a welcoming nursery in Islington on a temporary basis for an initial 3-6 month period.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident childcare professional who can provide strong leadership, support the nursery team, and ensure the highest standards of care, safeguarding and early years practice are maintained.



The Role

As Temporary Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the nursery, leading and supporting the team, and creating a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment for children.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing the day-to-day operations of the nursery

  • Leading, motivating and supporting the nursery team

  • Ensuring high standards of safeguarding, health & safety and child welfare

  • Maintaining strong relationships with children, parents and staff

  • Ensuring the nursery meets EYFS and Ofsted requirements

  • Supporting staff development and performance

  • Overseeing planning, observations and children''s learning and development

  • Managing staffing, rotas and resources effectively



About You

We are looking for someone who is:

  • An experienced Nursery Manager or an experienced Deputy Manager ready to step up

  • Confident leading a team and managing nursery operations

  • Knowledgeable about the EYFS and safeguarding requirements

  • Organised, proactive and able to work well under pressure

  • Passionate about providing high-quality early years education and care

  • Available to start ASAP

  • Able to commit to Monday-Friday for the duration of the temporary assignment



What''s on Offer

  • 3-6 month temporary assignment

  • Monday-Friday working pattern

  • Islington location

  • Immediate start

  • Opportunity to make a real impact within a nursery setting

  • Supportive professional environment

If you are an experienced Nursery Manager looking for your next temporary opportunity and are available to start ASAP, we would love to hear from you!

TimePlan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide professional references covering at least the last 5 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.

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