Daycare Manager- The Nest- Daycare at Portway

Salary: £46,027.5 * negotiable for exceptional candidate

Contract Type: permanent subject to satisfactory probation

Contract Term: 51, 28 days holiday

Closing date: 30th January 2026

Interviews: W/C: 9th February 2026

Start Date: April 2026

Are you a qualified Daycare Manager ready to make a meaningful impact?

Join our exceptional team at The Nest Daycare at Portway, where you'll provide high-quality care and learning experiences for children aged 1-4 years, in line with the EYFS framework.

You'll help create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where every child can thrive. As an active member of our Daycare team, you'll deliver outstanding service to families while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of our thriving Daycare.

What we are looking for

Level 5 qualification in Early Years Leadership or working towards
Knowledgeable and Safe: Strong EYFS, safeguarding, and health and safety knowledge.
Inclusive and Nurturing: Promotes inclusion and builds positive relationships with children and families.
Collaborative and Skilled: Effective communicator, team player, and confident in record-keeping.
Professional and Committed: Caring, reliable, adaptable, and dedicated to ongoing development.

What we can offer:

Competitive Pay and Progression: Attractive salary with clear opportunities for career growth.
Supportive and Innovative Setting: Work in a nurturing, forward-thinking environment with access to excellent facilities.
Collaborative Team: Benefit from the guidance of qualified teachers and experienced Early Years practitioners.
Professional Development: Fully funded training, paid development time, and real progression opportunities.
Positive Culture: Enjoy termly team socials and continuous investment in your wellbeing and success.

Why join us?

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of The Nest - Daycare at Portway Primary School while working within a supportive, ambitious, and forward-looking Trust. You will play a key role in ensuring continuity, clarity, and excellence as the Daycare grows.

Visit us today!

Visits are strongly encouraged. Come and see our provision, and meet our wonderful children and staff. To arrange a visit, please email: info@thenest.nclservices.net

We welcome early applications and will consider holding interviews before the closing date for strong candidates.

Applicants must be currently residing in the UK and able to demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK.

This is a full-time, all-year-round position in a private Daycare based on the same site as Portway Primary School.

The Nest - Daycare at Portway and Newham Community Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children.

The Nest - Daycare at Portway and Newham Community Learning has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity in both its services to the community and in its employment of people, and expects all staff to understand and to promote its policies in their work.

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Daycare Manager – The Nest- Daycare at Portway