Nursery Manager — Lead a Caring Early Years Team

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd.; Horsforth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nursery Manager Bonus Scheme

Life Insurance

Health plan

Free meals and snacks

KP Academy training

Enhanced family leave

Wellbeing rewards

Long service awards

Birthday day off

Competitive salary and pension

Supportive central team

Job summary

Kids Planet Horsforth is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead daily operations, ensure top-quality early years education, and drive staff development. You will oversee safeguarding, EYFS compliance, and Ofsted readiness while fostering a caring, collaborative culture.

You will manage a large team, nurture strong family partnerships, and contribute to the continued growth of Kids Planet Horsforth through exceptional leadership and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience within a nursery setting.
• Ability to mentor and develop a high-performing nursery team.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children and EYFS requirements.
• Strong understanding of early years framework and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the nursery and ensure high-quality care and education.
• Lead, support and develop the nursery team to deliver outstanding practice.
• Build strong relationships with families and external agencies and prepare for Ofsted inspections.

Skills

Senior leadership

Staff mentorship

Safeguarding knowledge

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 early years qualification

GCSE Maths or equivalent

Job description

Kids Planet Horsforth is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead daily operations, ensure top-quality early years education, and drive staff development. You will oversee safeguarding, EYFS compliance, and Ofsted readiness while fostering a caring, collaborative culture.

You will manage a large team, nurture strong family partnerships, and contribute to the continued growth of Kids Planet Horsforth through exceptional leadership and strategic planning.