Nursery Manager

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited; Lytham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nursery Manager Bonus Scheme

Life Insurance

Health plan

Free meals (breakfast/lunch)

Job summary

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited, at Lytham Lodge, is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead the team and ensure delivery of high-quality care and education in line with EYFS and Ofsted.

You will mentor staff, build strong relationships with families and external agencies, prepare for inspections, and promote a positive, collaborative culture with staff development and wellbeing benefits.

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 Maths or equivalent to be gained within 2 years of starting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Senior leadership

Education

Level 3 early years qualification

GCSE Maths or equivalent within 2 years

Job description

• 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.
• 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.

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 Lytham Lodge?

• Established nursery team.
• Good bus routes.
• Good parking outside.
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women, for the second year running
• 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.