Nursery Manager

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Great Heck; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive Nursery Manager Bonus Scheme

Life Insurance

Free breakfast, lunch and snacks

KP Academy training

Enhanced leave for family needs

Job summary

Kids Planet Fieldside is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead day-to-day operations, ensuring high-quality care and education in line with EYFS and Ofsted standards. You will mentor the team, foster a collaborative culture, and build strong relationships with families and external agencies to support each child's development.

The role requires Level 3 childcare qualification, strong EYFS knowledge, safeguarding expertise, and senior leadership experience within a nursery setting.

Qualifications

• Must be 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 gain it within 2 years of starting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the nursery, delivering high-quality care and education in line with EYFS and Ofsted requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and support the nursery team to maintain a positive, collaborative culture and staff development.
• Build strong relationships with families and external agencies to support each child's development and wellbeing and prepare for Ofsted inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Team mentoring

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification (UK)

GCSE Maths or equivalent

EYFS knowledge

Job description

Kids Planet is an independent, family run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK.

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day?

Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years.

Join Kids Planet Fieldside as a Nursery Manager!

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.

Why Kids Planet Fieldside?

• We have amazing outdoor provisions including woodlands
• Highly qualified and experienced team
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
• Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running
• 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply

What we'll offer our Nursery Manager:

• An 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 our awesome 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.
• Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you!
• Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.
• Friendly central support team always on hand to help.

How you'll make a difference as a Nursery Manager:

• By managing the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS, Ofsted requirements, and the nursery's policies and procedures.
• Through leading, mentoring, and supporting the nursery team, promoting a positive, collaborative, and professional culture while ensuring staff development and performance are maintained to a high standard.
• By building and maintaining 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.

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 children.
• Senior leadership experience within a nursery setting.
• In line with legal regulations, you must hold a GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths or gain it within 2 years of starting.

Sound like the place for you?

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.

Kids Planet is committed to equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff and children. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships