Inspiring Nursery Leader: Elevate Early Education

Kindred Nurseries; Durrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Career development

Work-life balance

Supportive culture

Job summary

Kindred Nurseries is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead a talented Early Years team and deliver outstanding learning environments. You will shape procedures, drive quality across EYFS standards, and safeguard children while building strong community relationships.

You will manage occupancy, budgets and KPIs, coach staff, and ensure compliance with legislation, policies and safeguarding requirements. A passion for developing people and high standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and managing an Early Years team.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and Ofsted requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and performance.
• Passion for developing people and creating exceptional nursery environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and develop your leadership team, including the Deputy Manager and Room Leaders.
• Create a safe, nurturing and inspiring nursery environment for every child.
• Drive outstanding standards of Early Years education in line with EYFS and Ofsted.
• Build a high-performing team through coaching, mentoring, recruitment and succession planning.
• Oversee day-to-day nursery operations, ensuring compliance with legislation and policies.
• Manage occupancy, budgets, KPIs and commercial performance while maintaining high care standards.
• Build strong relationships with children, families, colleagues and the local community.
• Lead safeguarding, health and safety and quality assurance across the nursery.
• Prepare nursery for audits, inspections and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support wider business projects within the Kindred network.

Skills

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Ofsted knowledge

Budget management

Staff development

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Kindred Nurseries is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead a talented Early Years team and deliver outstanding learning environments. You will shape procedures, drive quality across EYFS standards, and safeguard children while building strong community relationships.

You will manage occupancy, budgets and KPIs, coach staff, and ensure compliance with legislation, policies and safeguarding requirements. A passion for developing people and high standards is essential.