Nursery Manager - Kids Planet Witney

The SSI Group; West Oxfordshire; Vor Ort; GBP 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Bonus scheme

Life Insurance

Health plan

Free meals

Training program

Enhanced leave

Wellbeing rewards

Birthday leave

Pension plan

Holiday allowance

Zusammenfassung

Kids Planet Witney is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead the day‑to‑day running of the setting, ensuring high‑quality care and education in line with EYFS and Ofsted requirements.

You’ll mentor the team, foster a collaborative culture, build strong relationships with families and external agencies, and drive safeguarding and continuous improvement.

Qualifikationen

• Level 3 UK recognised early years qualification is required.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS and safeguarding.
• Senior leadership experience within a nursery setting is essential.
• GCSE Maths (or equivalent) is required within 2 years of starting.

Aufgaben

• Lead the day‑to‑day running of the nursery and ensure high‑quality care and education.
• Mentor and develop the nursery team while maintaining professional culture.
• Build strong relationships with families and external agencies and support Ofsted readiness.

Kenntnisse

Senior leadership

Staff mentoring

Safeguarding knowledge

Ausbildung

Level 3 early years

GCSE Maths or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

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 Witney 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 Witney?

• Good transport links and a large parking area
• Lovely team atmosphere
• Lots of opportunities to visit the community
• 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
• Awarded one of the UK's Best Workplaces in Education & Training by Great Place to Work 2026
• 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.