Nursery Manager

Role overview

Leadership and operations

• Oversee safe daily operations and regulatory compliance; plan bus routes and transportation logistics.
• Maintain inspection readiness and policies compliant with KHDA, SPEA, DCD, DM, SM, AMAN, MOH, DHA, MOE, and RTA.
• Maintain KHDA staff records and portal communications; keep a list of temporary staff and freelancers for on-call and replacement needs.
• Lead staff meetings, development sessions, and internal training.

Curriculum and child wellbeing

• Oversee EYFS implementation, inclusive planning, hands-on indoor and outdoor learning, field trips, and developmental assessments.
• Lead safeguarding; manage SEN cases with external professionals; oversee child progress reviews and developmental goals.

Parents, team, and community

• Lead parent relations, onboarding, tours, parent-teacher meetings, awareness sessions, and open days; oversee communications via apps and social media.
• Attend community and weekend events as needed.
• Manage staffing, rosters, leave approvals, performance evaluations, recruitment, onboarding, and disciplinary actions; support a positive culture and resolve conflicts.

Financial and marketing oversight

• Prepare and manage budgets, fee collection, and petty cash; control staff costs and propose promotions, offers, or fee adjustments based on enrollment trends.
• Drive enrollment growth and suggest revenue expansion, new services, or partnerships.
• Develop the annual marketing calendar, campaigns, promotions, flyer distribution, and event participation; lead idea generation and support business development, brand visibility, and digital presence.

Qualifications and experience

• Level 5 qualification or equivalent in Early Years Education; Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding certifications.
• 2–3 years of nursery or early-years leadership experience.
• Knowledge of EYFS and UAE education compliance; KHDA experience is preferred.
• The listing also identifies a diploma, three years as Nursery Manager, English, Arabic, and CACHE Level 5 or equivalent as preferred.

Skills and tools

• Early years curriculum delivery and teacher support, budgeting, financial oversight, cost management, marketing planning, and KHDA portal operations.
• Proficiency in MS Office and nursery management software such as Illumine.
• Interpersonal and communication abilities, emotional intelligence, professionalism, strategic thinking, problem-solving, leadership, adaptability, accountability, and a positive attitude.

Pay

• AED 6,000–8,000 per month.

Workplace

• Work location is in person; the listing identifies Fujairah as the preferred location.