Nursery Manager

TieTalent; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run childcare company is seeking a Nursery Manager for Kids Planet Great Boughton. This role involves leading a dedicated team, ensuring high standards of care and education, and fostering a positive environment for children. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunches and healthy snacks

Accredited training with the KP Academy

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Fertility and Adoption leave

Regular staff rewards

Team appreciation events

Long service awards

Dedicated wellbeing package

Highly discounted childcare

A day off for your birthday

Qualifications

• Must have senior leadership experience within a nursery setting.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS and extensive knowledge of safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead a supportive team in a nursery environment.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and EYFS standards.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational Skills

Creativity

Education

Level 3 qualification in a UK recognised early years qualification

GCSE in Maths or equivalent

Job description

We are currently looking for a Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Great Boughton.

Our people are what make our family great. As a proud family-run business, we see childcare as a profession, not just a job. Whether you're just starting out or are well-established in your childcare career, we'll always encourage you to take on new opportunities and challenges. We're passionate about helping our teams grow and be the best they can be!

Whilst all our settings are different, they all share the same values and ethos; working together to inspire your world. Children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are looking for individuals to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. From a princess one day to astronaut the next, no two days are ever the same!

We are looking for a dedicated individual who is looking for an opportunity to lead a supportive team, a natural leader who is highly motivated, organised, enthusiastic and creative.

Why become a Nursery Manager with Kids Planet Great Boughton?

Located outside Chester City Centre with great transport links.

Established supportive team.

Long standing management team.

Proud to have achieved Great Place to Work Certification 2024/2025.

Crowned winners of the NMT Nursery Group of the Year (Large) 2024 award!

What's in it for you?

Free breakfast, lunches and healthy snacks including fresh fruit.

Accredited training with the KP Academy.

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Fertility and Adoption leave.

Regular staff rewards.

Team appreciation events.

Long service awards.

Dedicated wellbeing package.

Highly discounted childcare.

A day off for your birthday.

A Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Great Boughton gets:

Competitive salary.

Pension plan.

Annual leave including bank holidays.

Monday to Friday.

What a Nursery Manager needs:

Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.

Excellent understanding of EYFS.

Extensive knowledge of safeguarding.

Senior leadership experience within a nursery setting.

It is a legal requirement to hold a GCSE or equivalent qualification in Maths or be willing to achieve within 2 years of starting the position.

Like the sound of joining our family?

Apply today to be a Nursery Manager with Kids Planet Great Boughton!

We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.

We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self-and flourish!

Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.