Early Years Nursery Manager - Lead & Inspire Teams

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd.; Lower Wyke; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nursery Manager Bonus Scheme

Life Insurance & Health Plan

Free meals and healthy snacks

KP Academy training

Enhanced leave for family

Wellbeing & staff rewards

Long service awards

Birthday leave

Competitive salary & pension

Central support team

Job summary

Kids Planet Wyke is recruiting a Nursery Manager to lead daily operations and deliver high-quality care and education in line with EYFS and Ofsted expectations. You will mentor the nursery team, build strong relationships with families, and ensure regulatory compliance while fostering a positive, inclusive culture across the setting.

In this family‑run environment, you’ll benefit from a dedicated central support team, a competitive salary with a manager bonus scheme, enhanced leave, and ongoing

Qualifications

• Must hold a UK Level 3 early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of the EYFS.
• Extensive safeguarding knowledge.
• Senior leadership experience within a nursery setting.
• GCSE Maths (or equivalent) within 2 years of starting.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day nursery operations delivering high-quality care and education in line with EYFS and Ofsted.
• Mentor and supervise staff, ensuring professional development and performance.
• Foster strong relationships with families and external agencies and prepare the setting for inspections.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

EYFS understanding

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

UK Level 3 Early Years qualification

GCSE Maths or equivalent

Job description

Kids Planet Wyke is recruiting a Nursery Manager to lead daily operations and deliver high-quality care and education in line with EYFS and Ofsted expectations. You will mentor the nursery team, build strong relationships with families, and ensure regulatory compliance while fostering a positive, inclusive culture across the setting.

In this family‑run environment, you’ll benefit from a dedicated central support team, a competitive salary with a manager bonus scheme, enhanced leave, and ongoing