Nursery Manager

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids Planet Day Nurseries is seeking a dedicated Nursery Manager for their Walton on Thames location. In this role, you'll lead a passionate team in delivering high-quality childcare, ensuring compliance with EYFS, and fostering an inclusive environment. Enjoy competitive salary, training opportunities, and unique benefits like free meals and a day off for your birthday.

Benefits

Bonus Scheme

Free meals and healthy snacks

Accredited training with KP Academy

Enhanced leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption)

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.
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths or willingness to achieve.

Responsibilities

• Lead a supportive team in a nursery setting.
• Ensure safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children.
• Implement EYFS standards and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Creativity

Education

Level 3 qualification in UK recognised early years qualification

GCSE in Maths or equivalent

Job description

We are currently looking for a Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Walton on Thames, previously known as Perfect Start.

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 Walton on Thames?

The nursery has some amazing features, including beautiful outdoor play areas

Private Car park for drop off and pick up for parents

10 minute walk to Walton on Thames town

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

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

What’s in it for you?

Bonus Scheme

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 Walton on Thames 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 Walton on Thames!

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.