Nursery Manager - High Barnet - New Launch

Kido; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery operator in Chipping Barnet is seeking a Nursery Manager. This full-time role offers a salary of £35,000 to £45,000 plus bonuses. The ideal candidate will hold a level 3 childcare qualification and have experience in nursery management. The position promises remarkable career growth and benefits, including generous leave and access to childcare at Kido.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Your birthday off

100% off childcare at Kido

£1000 refer a friend bonus

Enhanced sick pay

Annual performance-related pay increases

Brilliant career progression opportunities

Access to a healthcare cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant childcare qualification, level 3 minimum.
• Experience managing a large nursery is essential.
• Level 2 in Maths and English if level 3 was obtained after 2014.

Responsibilities

• Act as a leader and ambassador for Kido's values.
• Oversee nursery operations and ensure quality standards.
• Champion career growth and staff wellbeing.

Skills

Childcare qualification (level 3 minimum)

Experience in nursery management

Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English

Education

Relevant childcare qualification

Job description

Overview

Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do. As the Nursery Manager, you'll be more than just a leader; you'll be an ambassador for our values, and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture.

Kido is a place where innovation and imagination unite to create modern Early Years settings. We’re looking for a Nursery Manager to join our team at Kido location: Kido International Nursery & Preschool High Barnet, High Street, Barnet, EN5 5UE - (Launching April 2026).

This is your opportunity to join an amazing growing nursery group who champion career growth like no other.

Why choose Kido?

The Manager role offers a salary range of £35,000 to £45,000 (plus discretionary bonus), and is a full time, 40 hours per week position. Take the chance to build a remarkable career in a fast-growing international company. By joining Kido you will get:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 30 days after 5 years service
• Your birthday off
• 100% off childcare at Kido*
• £1000 refer a friend bonus
• Enhanced sick pay
• Annual performance-related pay increases
• Brilliant career progression opportunities
• Company awards and celebrations
• Access to a healthcare cash plan
• Early access to pay through the Hastee app
• Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers
• Your wellbeing matters – we provide not just a confidential employee assistance programme but access to our wellness hub
• Cycle to work scheme

What we’re looking for

For the Manager role, it is essential that you hold a relevant childcare qualification, level 3 minimum and have experience working within management of another large nursery. Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English including functional skills are also a must if you obtained a Level 3 qualification after 2014. If the leadership skills mentioned in the job description above suit you, we invite you to apply today.

What’s next?

If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a future of possibilities for the children at our Kido nursery, apply today and we’ll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with our recruitment team who will take you through the next stages.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us via

Safer Recruitment

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

*If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Unlock – phone [phone] text 07824 113848

*Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Kido will ensure that our recruitment procedures meet the standards set out in our safer recruitment policy (available upon request) and our selection criteria prevents unsuitable people from gaining access to children. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care successful candidates are expected to undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check.