Nursery Manager

Commercial Services Group; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Maidstone is seeking a Nursery Manager. This full-time role involves providing strategic direction, ensuring compliance with early years educational standards, and leading a dedicated staff team. The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience in childcare and a Level 3 qualification in Early Years. This organization values professional development and offers growth opportunities within their extensive nursery family.

Benefits

High-quality professional development training

Career progression opportunities

Dedicated team days

Qualifications

• Proven experience of leadership in a childcare / early education setting.
• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification with at least 2 years’ experience.
• Knowledge of legislative and policy framework of early years.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction.
• Ensure compliance with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Recruit, lead, and develop skilled staff.
• Build strong relationships with families and community.

Skills

Leadership in childcare

Relationship building

Child development knowledge

Legislative knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Role : Nursery Manager

Salary : £31,680 to £37,855 pro rata

Location : Discovery Day Nursery, Maidstone

This is a full-time, term-time only role ( per annum).

Why Join CSG?

CSG is striving to be recognised as the global leader in Education and Public Sector services, currently operating in 86 countries, with 1,800 staff across 33 trading brands, providing expertise ranging from : HR Services, IT Services, Energy, Education Resources, Procurement and many more. Currently growing at a rate of 25% each year, CSG has expanded via an innovative buy and build model delivering an important mix of organic growth, acquisitions and strategic joint venture partnerships. Therefore, it is an exciting and interesting time to join a growing organisation and be part of shaping the future of CSG.

What You’ll Bring :

The Education People is very proud to run three high quality nurseries in Kent. You could be the next person joining the team as an Nursery Manager!

The Education People have developed their nursery group with a family ethos, which they feel encompasses children and their families, as well as their highly skilled and committed staff teams.

They are committed to maintaining the quality of their workforce and recognise the importance in investing in their staff’s professional development, wellbeing and career progression. If you are a motivated individual who is looking for an exciting opportunity in the early years and childcare workforce, then please apply today. They are an innovative company and are looking for like-minded people to join their family and have a positive impact on outcomes for our children.

Due to the nature of work being carried out, an Enhanced DBS check (provided by the Company) will be carried out, please consider this before submitting your application.

What You’ll Achieve :

As Nursery Manager you will :

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for a high-performing early years and childcare setting, ensuring excellence in service delivery.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with the Early Years Foundation Stage, delivering a high-quality, inclusive curriculum tailored to all developmental stages.
• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, maintaining a safe, compliant, and nurturing environment for all children.
• Recruit, lead, and develop a skilled staff team through continuous professional development and regular supervision to achieve outstanding outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with families, professionals, and community partners, promoting inclusion and enhancing the nursery’s local presence and reputation.

What we Offer :

• High-quality regular professional development training to support and develop your skills
• Career progression opportunities across the nursery family
• Dedicated team days with colleagues from across the family to network and develop strong pedagogy
• A competitive salary

What We Require :

• Proven experience of leadership in a childcare / early education setting.
• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification with at least 2 years’ experience of working within a setting.
• Knowledge of all aspects of the legislative and policy framework of early years and childcare.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Significant experience in working with families to enhance their involvement in children’s learning.

About Commercial Services Group

Commercial Services Group (CSG) is the largest, local authority‑owned trading company (LATCO) in the UK, wholly owned by Kent County Council. CSG generates over £800m in revenue per annum and provides services to over 16,000 education and public sector customers globally.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process; please let us know if you require any.