Brand NEW Nursery Launch (High Barnet) Nursery Manager

Kido UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern educational organization in Greater London is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead their team at Kido International Nursery. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with essential regulations while promoting a vibrant and caring environment for children. Responsibilities include managing staffing, educational delivery, and team development. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of up to £49,000 plus a variety of generous benefits. If you have strong leadership skills and relevant childcare qualifications, apply now!

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

100% off childcare

£1000 refer a friend bonus

Free Staff Lunch

Enhanced sick pay

Career progression opportunities

Access to a healthcare cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Hold a level 3 childcare qualification and management experience in a large nursery.
• Achieved level 2 qualifications in Maths and English if obtained after 2014.
• Ability to inspire and lead a team in a childcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental Health and COSHH regulations.
• Uphold the highest standards for children's welfare and safety.
• Lead staffing schedule planning and create an action plan for educational delivery.

Skills

Leadership skills

Childcare management experience

Communication skills

Education

Relevant childcare qualification (level 3 minimum)

Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English

Job description

Kido is a place where innovation and imagination unite to create modern Early Years settings. We’re looking for a Nursery Manager to join our team at Kido location: Kido International Nursery & Preschool High Barnet, High Street, Barnet, EN5 5UE - (Launching April 2026). We are international, operating in India, USA and the UK. In the UK all our nurseries are Ofsted rated Good and Outstanding and are based in London and Windsor. We’re still growing with 1-2 new nurseries opening each year! At Kido, we blend the best practices from the Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf Steiner approaches and have a unique curriculum for children aged 3 months to 5 years. We believe that a combination of free and structured play, an engaging and interactive learning environment, and an abundance of love, care and attention provide the most solid foundation for children in their early years.

What we offer

The Nursery Manager role offers a salary of up to £49,000 for full time (plus discretionary bonus), 40 hours per week.

By joining Kido you will get:

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising year on year to 30 days after 5 years service
• Your birthday off
• 100% off childcare at Kido (subject to available spaces)
• £1000 refer a friend bonus
• Free Staff Lunch
• Enhanced sick pay
• Annual performance‑related pay increases
• Brilliant career progression opportunities
• Company awards, celebrations and team social events
• Access to a healthcare cash plan
• Early access to pay through the Hastee app
• Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers
• Your wellbeing matters – we provide a confidential employee assistance programme and access to our wellness hub
• Cycle to work scheme

The role of Nursery Manager

Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! As the Nursery Manager, you'll be more than just a leader; you'll be an ambassador for our values, and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture.

We set the bar high, aiming for nothing less than greatness, and your role will be instrumental in achieving that. Get ready to immerse yourself in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework and other essential legal and statutory frameworks. You’ll be proud of operating to the highest standards complying with Health & Safety, Environmental Health and COSHH regulations.

You’ll ensure that every team member is aligned with our company policies and procedures by leading from the front.

You’ll inspire and encourage your team to uphold the highest standards with pride, taking a hands‑on approach across the nursery. The welfare and safety of children will be your constant priority, and you'll handle any child protection concerns with quick action. Your team is just as important, so you’ll identify progression opportunities and lead each team member to succeed and develop their career with Kido.

You’ll lead on the planning and organisation of staffing schedules and holiday rotas, ensuring we maintain the right staffing levels as required by Ofsted and our nursery procedures. You’ll love an action plan, creating one to manage the quality of educational delivery across your nursery, helping to shape a brilliant setting which resonates with the local community. You're not just a Manager, you're a master strategist! With the support of the hub team, you’ll be thinking ahead forging innovative ideas for the nursery’s development, as well as budget planning for your nursery.

We believe in celebrating every child's unique journey, and you'll play a key role in assessing and recording their progress and achievements. By implementing effective systems of observation, you'll ensure no milestone goes unnoticed, and every achievement is celebrated.

We take pride in creating a nurturing environment that caters to individual needs, acknowledging the diversity of each child's background, culture, disabilities, and medical history. With great attention to detail, you'll ensure our nursery remains a sanctuary where every child can flourish and grow. Your flexibility and dedication, insights and feedback will be valued as we constantly push the boundaries of excellence and reimagine what exceptional early years education really means.

What we’re looking for

• Hold a relevant childcare qualification, level 3 minimum and have experience working within management of another large nursery.
• Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English including functional skills are also a must if you obtained a Level 3 qualification after 2014.
• If the leadership skills mentioned in the job description above suit you, we invite you to apply today.

What’s next?

If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a future of possibilities for the children at our Kido nursery, apply today and we’ll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with our recruitment team who will take you through the next stages.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us via [e-mail]

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