nursery manager

i-MiTiGATE iNTERNATiONAL

The Nursery Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and effective operation of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of early years education, care, safety, and wellbeing for children aged 45 days to 6 years. This role involves overseeing daily operations, leading and developing staff, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements, and fostering positive relationships with parents, regulatory bodies, and the wider community.Key Responsibilities1. Leadership &amp; Management<ul><li>Provide strong, inspirational leadership to all nursery staff and promote a positive, child-centred culture.</li><li>Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for all children.</li><li>Oversee staff schedules, ratios, and room coverage to ensure operational efficiency.</li><li>Lead regular team meetings, performance reviews, and staff development sessions.</li></ul>2. Curriculum &amp; Learning<ul><li>Oversee the implementation of an age-appropriate, high-quality Early Years curriculum in line with regulatory standards (EYFS or equivalent local framework).</li><li>Ensure learning activities support children&rsquo;s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.</li><li>Monitor and evaluate teaching practices and learning outcomes to ensure continuous improvement.</li><li>Support teachers and caregivers in planning, assessment, and documentation of children&rsquo;s progress.</li></ul>3. Safeguarding, Health &amp; Safety<ul><li>Take full responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the nursery.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all local regulatory guidelines, inspection standards, and health and safety requirements.</li><li>Conduct regular risk assessments of classrooms, play areas, equipment, and daily routines.</li><li>Oversee hygiene, nutrition, first aid procedures, and all safety protocols.</li></ul>4. Staff Management &amp; Development<ul><li>Recruit, onboard, and mentor nursery staff, ensuring all qualifications, background checks, and training are up to date.</li><li>Identify staff training needs and support continuous professional development.</li><li>Address performance issues promptly and professionally, maintaining high standards across all rooms.</li></ul>5. Parent &amp; Community Engagement<ul><li>Build and nurture strong relationships with parents through effective communication and transparency.</li><li>Handle parent inquiries, concerns, and feedback in a professional and timely manner.</li><li>Organise parent meetings, events, and workshops to support home&ndash;nursery collaboration.</li><li>Promote the nursery within the community and support enrolment activities.</li></ul>6. Administration &amp; Compliance<ul><li>Maintain accurate records related to children&rsquo;s files, attendance, incidents, and staff documentation.</li><li>Ensure the nursery meets all regulatory, licensing, and accreditation requirements.</li><li>Oversee budgeting, procurement, inventory, and cost management.</li><li>Manage admissions, waitlists, classroom allocation, and capacity planning.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience <ul><li>Degree or diploma in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.</li><li>Minimum 3&ndash;5 years of experience working in Early Years settings, with at least 1&ndash;2 years in a leadership role.</li><li>Strong knowledge of Early Years curriculum frameworks and best practices.</li><li>Certification in Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding (or willingness to obtain).</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience working in multicultural or international nursery environments.</li><li>Additional leadership, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or SEN training.</li></ul>Skills &amp; Attributes<ul><li>Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.</li><li>A nurturing, patient, and child-focused approach.</li><li>Ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution abilities.</li><li>Professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to the highest standards of care.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: AED18,000.00 - AED22,000.00 per monthEducation:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Preferred)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>EYFS / Nursery: 5 years (Preferred)</li><li>Management: 2 years (Preferred)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>English (Preferred)</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>Cache Level 5 (Preferred)</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Abu Dhabi (Preferred)</li></ul>

Nursery Manager (EYFS)

باس تكنولوجي

Position: Nursery Branch Manager Gender Requirement: Females OnlyWe are looking for a highly qualified Female Nursery Branch Manager to join our nursery team. The ideal candidate must have strong experience in nursery management, team leadership, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety within the branch.Required Qualifications:<ul><li>Female candidates only.</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Education or a related field.</li><li>Minimum 3 years of experience in nursery or early childhood management (mandatory).</li><li>Age below 43 years.</li><li>Excellent knowledge of Ministry of Education / ADEK regulations and compliance requirements.</li><li>Strong experience in staff management, parent communication, and educational supervision.</li><li>Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.</li><li>Ability to manage daily operations and ensure full compliance with policies and procedures.</li></ul>Roles &amp; Responsibilities:<ul><li>Full supervision of daily branch operations.</li><li>Managing and guiding teachers and support staff.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with safety standards and quality of education.</li><li>Communicating effectively with parents and building trust.</li><li>Preparing reports and coordinating with the head office.</li><li>Implementing MOE and ADEK regulations across the branch.</li></ul>الوظيفة: مديرة فرع حضانة &ndash; Nursery Branch Manager النوع: للإناث فقط (Females Only)نبحث عن مديرة فرع مهنية ومتميزة للانضمام إلى فريق حضاناتنا، تتمتع بخبرة قوية في إدارة الحضانات والقدرة على قيادة الفريق وضمان تطبيق أعلى معايير الجودة والسلامة داخل الفرع.المؤهلات المطلوبة:<ul><li>أن تكون المتقدمة أنثى فقط.</li><li>حاصلة على بكالوريوس تربية أو تخصص ذو صلة.</li><li>خبرة سابقة لا تقل عن 3 سنوات في إدارة الحضانات (شرط أساسي).</li><li>العمر أقل من 43 سنة.</li><li>معرفة ممتازة بمتطلبات وأنظمة وزارة التربية والتعليم / ADEK.</li><li>خبرة في إدارة الطاقم، التواصل مع أولياء الأمور، والإشراف على العملية التعليمية.</li><li>مهارات قيادية وتنظيمية قوية.</li><li>القدرة على إدارة العمليات اليومية وضمان الالتزام بالسياسات والإجراءات.</li></ul>المهام والمسؤوليات:<ul><li>الإشراف الكامل على العمليات اليومية للفرع.</li><li>إدارة وتوجيه فريق العمل (المعلمات &ndash; المساعدات &ndash; العاملات).</li><li>ضمان الالتزام بمعايير السلامة وجودة التعليم.</li><li>التواصل الاحترافي مع أولياء الأمور وبناء علاقة ثقة.</li><li>إعداد التقارير والمتابعة مع الإدارة العليا.</li><li>تطبيق اللوائح الصادرة من وزارة التربية والتعليم وهيئة المعرفة</li></ul>نوع الوظيفة: دوام كامل, دائم

Nursery Manager Female Only

Trading & Construction Group

We are looking for a Female Nursery Manager (Lebanese nationality) to join our nursery in Jordan.Requirements:<ul><li>Female candidate only</li><li>Lebanese nationality (mandatory)</li><li>Previous experience as a Nursery Manager or similar role</li><li>Strong knowledge of early childhood education</li><li>Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills</li><li>Ability to manage staff, daily operations, and parent relations</li><li>Passion for working with children and creating a safe, nurturing environment</li></ul>Job Responsibilities:<ul><li>Oversee daily nursery operations</li><li>Supervise and manage teachers and staff</li><li>Ensure high standards of education, safety, and hygiene</li><li>Communicate with parents and management</li><li>Implement nursery policies and educational programs</li></ul>Location: JordanJob Type: Full-time

Nursery Manager (Female | Lebanese Nationality)

Maple Bear Nursery and Preschool

ARABIC SPEAKER PREFERRED Main Responsibilities:<ul><li>To ensure business administrative and financial processes are followed and completed according to nursery guidelines.</li><li>To maintain all office records (electronic and manual).</li><li>To ensure the teachers have the necessary resources to carry out their functions.</li><li>To ensure the office and reception area and equipment are well maintained.</li><li>To be the first point of contact for people contacting the nursery, dealing with telephone enquiries and visitors, and responding appropriately in the absence of Branch Manager.</li><li>To maintain nursery attendance records.</li><li>To maintain parent accounts &ndash; send invoices and monitor payment.</li><li>To be responsible for entry of invoices onto finance system and payment.</li><li>To maintain Staff Folder.</li><li>To update Staff contact sheet.</li><li>To input student data and create parent contract upon admissions.</li><li>To provide administrative support to Branch Manager</li><li>To retain security system for visitors.</li><li>To conduct school tours and send information in the absence of a Branch Manager or as requested.</li><li>To submit monthly staff attendance reports for salary processing.</li><li>To undertake any other duties or responsibilities as required by the Branch Manager.</li><li>To ensure support services and maintenance of Nursery setting are done accordingly.</li><li>To ensure all necessary resources are ordered for upon approval of Branch Manager.</li><li>To assist in maintaining the inventory of resources in the nursery.</li><li>To aid in the updates of government portals (KHDA, DHA) when requested by Branch Manager.</li><li>To understand Kinderpedia and navigate through application accordingly when required.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: AED3,500.00 - AED4,500.00 per monthAbility to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul>

Nursery Administrator

wizkidz Nursery

Centre Manager / Principal &ndash; Nursery (Female Candidates Only)We are seeking a highly dynamic, results-driven, and experienced female Centre Manager / Principal to lead the business growth, admissions, regulatory compliance, and overall operations of our nursery.This is a senior leadership role that goes beyond day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will be a strong business and admissions-focused leader with a proven track record of driving enrollments, managing teams, and ensuring full KHDA compliance.Key Responsibilities1. Admissions, Sales &amp; Business Growth (Top Priority)<ul><li>Drive nursery growth by actively managing and converting leads, walk-ins, and inquiries into confirmed enrollments.</li><li>Conduct high-impact nursery tours that confidently present the nursery&rsquo;s value proposition, curriculum, and facilities.</li><li>Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly admissions targets.</li><li>Develop and execute admissions strategies aligned with occupancy and revenue goals.</li><li>Work closely with marketing teams to plan and execute lead-generation and conversion campaigns.</li></ul>2. KHDA Compliance &amp; Regulatory Management (Top Priority)<ul><li>Ensure 100% compliance with all KHDA regulations, guidelines, and inspection requirements.</li><li>Manage all KHDA-related documentation including staff approvals, student registrations, inspections, audits, and official correspondence.</li><li>Lead KHDA inspections and maintain compliance readiness throughout the year.</li></ul>3. Nursery Operations &amp; Administration<ul><li>Oversee daily nursery operations, ensuring a safe, clean, structured, and nurturing environment.</li><li>Supervise administrative functions including student records, fee management, HR documentation, and parent communication systems.</li><li>Coordinate with facility and support teams to maintain high operational standards.</li></ul>4. Team Leadership &amp; Staff Management<ul><li>Lead, mentor, and motivate staff to uphold the nursery&rsquo;s vision, values, and professional standards.</li><li>Conduct staff meetings, performance evaluations, and training in collaboration with the Academic Coordinator.</li><li>Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li></ul>5. Marketing, Brand Representation &amp; Community Engagement<ul><li>Support digital marketing initiatives including social media presence, campaigns, and promotions.</li><li>Contribute ideas for content, outreach, and admissions-focused promotions.</li><li>Represent the nursery at community events, open days, and promotional activities.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Requirements<ul><li>Mandatory: CACHE Level 5 (or equivalent) in Early Childhood Leadership / Nursery Management.</li><li>Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree (required); postgraduate qualification in Early Childhood Education (preferred).</li><li>Experience: Minimum 3&ndash;5 years of leadership experience in an early childhood setting in the UAE.</li><li>Strong, hands-on knowledge of KHDA regulations, inspections, and processes.</li><li>Proven success in admissions, sales, and parent conversion.</li><li>Working knowledge of digital marketing and social media trends.</li><li>Fluent Arabic speaking is mandatory.</li><li>Female candidates only.</li><li>Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Highly organized, proactive, target-driven, and capable of multitasking effectively.</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Competitive salary package aligned with UAE market standards and experience</li><li>KPI-linked performance incentives tied to admissions, occupancy, and compliance outcomes</li><li>High performers with strong admissions results will have accelerated growth opportunities and enhanced incentive potential.</li><li>Annual performance reviews with scope for salary progression</li><li>UAE Labour Law&ndash;compliant benefits and a growth-oriented work environment</li></ul>To apply: Please send your CV to nurseryjobs.uae@gmail.comJob Type: Full-timePay: AED7,000.00 - AED8,000.00 per month

Female Centre Manager- kids nursery

Red Sea Global

<div>
 
 Botanica is the largest landscape nursery in the region. It is part of Red Sea Global&rsquo;s planet-first approach, seeking to enrich the natural environment around us and set new standards for sustainable development.
 
 
 Operational since 2020, Botanica has grown and supplied more than 7 million plants to landscape RSG&rsquo;s destinations, aiming to deliver 30 million plants by 2030. Botanica also provides immersive educational experiences for guests at The Red Sea, AMAALA, and beyond.
 
 
 The nursery features diverse local plants, flowers, and other vegetation. Any new species introduced is carefully planned and follows comprehensive evaluations to guarantee harmonious integration with the existing flora and fauna.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Senior Manager &ndash; Landscape Nursery Operations is a key operational leadership role responsible for managing day-to-day nursery activities and supporting the strategic direction set by the Associate Director. The role focuses on efficient planning, production, and maintenance of high-quality plant material for large-scale landscape projects, ensuring strong horticultural standards, resource optimization, and alignment with sustainability objectives.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
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 Lead and supervise daily nursery operations, including propagation, maintenance, and upgrading, quality management, pest and disease management, and seasonal planning, escalating strategic issues to the Associate Director as required.
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 Manage, coach, and develop a team of horticulturists, nursery technicians, and support staff to deliver consistent operational performance and high plant quality.
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 Coordinate with landscape architects, designers, project managers, and the Associate Director to ensure nursery output aligns with design intent, project specifications, and timelines.
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 Assist in developing and executing production schedules based on project timelines and demand forecasts, monitoring progress and recommending adjustments to the Management.
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 Maintain and continuously improve inventory control systems for plants, tools, consumables, and materials, ensuring accurate records and efficient stock rotation.
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 Implement and monitor environmentally responsible practices to promote biodiversity, resource efficiency, and waste minimization within nursery operations.
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 Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as horticultural standards and internal policies, and support incident reporting and corrective actions.
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 Support the Associate Director in managing operational budgets, procurement activities, and vendor relationships, providing input on cost control and value optimization.
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 Oversee the day-to-day operation and maintenance of greenhouse, shade house, and outdoor nursery facilities to ensure optimal growing conditions and asset upkeep.
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 Monitor plant health, soil conditions, irrigation performance, and climate impacts on nursery stock, implementing corrective and preventive actions where required.
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 Review plants BOQs for assigned RSG projects and provide operational inputs and feasibility assessments to the Associate Director.
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 Manage plant receiving and dispatch processes, ensuring quality checks, accurate documentation, and timely delivery to project sites.
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 Prepare periodic operational reports and metrics for the Associate Director, highlighting performance, risks, and improvement opportunities.
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 Policies, Systems, Processes, Procedures, Standards, and Reports
 
 
 
 
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 Follow all relevant functional policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions to ensure that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
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 Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely functional MIS statements and reports to meet corporate and functional requirements, policies,s and standards.
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 Safety, Quality &amp; Environment
 
 
 
 
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 Apply safety, quality, and environmental management policies, procedures, and controls to ensure employee safety, legislative compliance, delivery of high-quality products/service and a responsible environmental attitude.
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 Continuous Improvement
 
 
 
 
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 Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement ofthe department&rsquo;s systems, processes, and practices, considering international best practice, improvement of business processes, cost reduction, and productivity improvement.
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 Job Requirements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualification and Experience
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Agricultural Science, or related field (Master&rsquo;s preferred).
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 8&ndash;12 years of progressive experience in nursery or horticulture operations, including 3&ndash;5 years in a senior management or supervisory role.
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 Strong knowledge of plant propagation, pest and disease control, soil science, irrigation, and nursery infrastructure.
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 Experience with inventory management systems and scheduling or planning tools.
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 Strong communication, leadership, and team-building skills with the ability to lead multi-cultural teams.
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 Solid analytical, problem-solving, and budgeting skills, and proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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 Experience with native and drought-resistant plant species, preferably in arid or coastal environments.
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 English &ndash; fluent; Arabic &ndash; basic (preferred, not mandatory).
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 Certification in horticulture, nursery management, or a related discipline is an advantage.
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 Familiarity with sustainable landscape practices and ecological restoration.
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 Multilingual proficiency is an advantage depending on geographic location.
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</div>

Senior Field Operation Manager

<div>About the role<ul><li> 
Ensuring adherence to strict hygiene, health and safety rulings within the MOE, KHDA Municipality and DHA guidelines.</li><li>Keep up to date with any new legislation in line with Municipality, MOE/KHDA and DHA guidelines.</li><li>Ensuring Emirates British Nursery&rsquo;s Accident and Incident Policy is adhered to at all times, any concerns regarding this or any other issues should be raised with Headmistress immediately.</li><li>Dealing with the emergency treatment of children or adults safely, quickly and professionally within an Emirates British Nursery setting. Ensure children are reassured during treatment and supported after treatment.</li><li>Accurately record any assessment of children&rsquo;s health needs.</li><li>Keep up to date records regarding any issues in relation to a child&rsquo;s medical needs or allergies. This is to be completed for all children within Emirates British Nursery and the Nurse needs to ensure this information is shared with Teaching staff and Administration staff as well as Headmistress. Ensure every class has the information in their file and shown on class door for any support staff to monitor.
</li><li>Treating wounds as required.</li><li>Prepare Clinic and Nursing station and ensure all stocks are well maintained as per guidelines set by Municipality, MOE/KHDA and DHA.</li><li>Monitoring and administering medication with parental consent.</li><li>Keep accurate records for any issues relating to the clinic.</li><li>Support Dr&rsquo;s visit and ensure all is correct as per Municipality, DOH and MOE/KHDA guidelines.</li><li>Giving information to parents regarding their child&rsquo;s treatment or any medical issues after discussion with Headmistress.</li><li>Maintain and update all children&rsquo;s medical records in accordance with Municipality, MOE, KHDA and DHA requirements.</li><li>Maintaining excellent professional relationships with colleagues by making a wider professional contribution to the continuing improvement of the Nursery.</li><li>Cooperating with colleagues to establish and maintain safe practices.</li><li>Support children to become familiar within Nursery and the clinic.</li><li>Ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times both within the Nursery and outside of the Nursery perimeters.</li><li>Commitment to the ethos of Emirates British Nursery.</li><li>Line manage the Teaching Assistants and ensure effective communication.</li><li>Organising cleaning rota for teaching assistants within the Nursery work with the team to ensure hygiene levels are maintained.
</li><li>Working as part of a team.</li><li>Any other duties requested by Management.</li></ul> 
Qualifications and Training<ul>
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Degree/Diploma in Bachelor of Science in Nursing.</li>
<li>Nursing Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Board/Council from country of origin. Dubai Health Authority license (DHA).</li></ul></div>

Nurse - Emirates British Nursery - Dubai Silicon Oasis Branch

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