Nursery Manager

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited; Cobham; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local children's nursery in Cobham is seeking a Nursery Manager to oversee daily operations, manage a team, and ensure high-quality care according to EYFS standards. Candidates must be Level 3 qualified and have leadership experience. This fixed-term full-time role offers a competitive salary of £32,675 per year and various benefits including a manager bonus scheme, life insurance, and enhanced leave options.

Benefits

Exclusive Nursery Manager Bonus Scheme

Life Insurance cover

Free meals

Accredited training

Enhanced leave

Wellbeing goodies

Day off on your birthday

Long service awards

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Must have excellent understanding of EYFS.
• Must have extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
• Must have senior leadership experience within a nursery setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Lead, mentor, and support the nursery team.
• Build strong relationships with families and external agencies.
• Ensure safeguarding compliance.

Skills

Understanding of EYFS

Safeguarding knowledge

Leadership

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years

GCSE in Maths or equivalent

Job description

Join Kids Planet Cobham as a Nursery Manager! This is a fixed-term role to cover maternity leave. We're now looking for a Nursery Manager to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Job Details

• Position: Nursery Manager
• Contract: Fixed term to cover maternity leave
• Employment type: Full time
• Location: Cobham (just a short walk from Cobham Town Centre)
• Closing soon

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring delivery of high-quality care and education in line with EYFS, Ofsted requirements, and the nursery's policies and procedures.
• Lead, mentor, and support the nursery team, promoting a positive, collaborative, and professional culture while ensuring staff development and performance are maintained to a high standard.
• Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with families and external agencies, supporting each child's development and wellbeing, and ensuring the nursery is always prepared for Ofsted inspections.
• Ensure safeguarding compliance, maintaining an enhanced DBS check and completing regular safeguarding training.

Qualifications

• At least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
• Senior leadership experience within a nursery setting.
• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths or the ability to obtain within 2 years of starting.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Benefits & Incentives

• Exclusive Nursery Manager Bonus Scheme to reward your leadership and impact.
• Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan.
• Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day.
• Accredited training through KP Academy and bespoke training platform.
• Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters.
• Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.
• Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.
• Day off on your birthday.
• Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.
• Friendly central support team always on hand to help.

Compensation

£32,675 per year - estimated.