Nursery Manager — Lead a Thriving EYFS Team

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd.; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Large staff room

Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26

Best Workplace for Women (UK)

Nursery Group of the Year (NMT)

Best Workplaces in Education &培训 𑁋

80% childcare discount

Job summary

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd. is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead the day-to-day operations, ensure high-quality care, and drive positive outcomes for children. You will coach and develop the team, uphold Ofsted standards, and foster strong family partnerships.

The role requires Level 3 early years qualification, solid EYFS understanding, safeguarding expertise, and senior leadership experience in a nursery setting.

Qualifications

• Must be 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.
• You must hold a GCSE in Maths or gain it within 2 years of starting.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running of the nursery in line with EYFS and Ofsted.
• Lead, mentor, and support the nursery team to maintain high standards.
• Build strong relationships with families and external agencies to support development and wellbeing.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring staff

Staff development

Child safeguarding

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 UK recognised Early Years qualification

GCSE Maths

Job description

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd. is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead the day-to-day operations, ensure high-quality care, and drive positive outcomes for children. You will coach and develop the team, uphold Ofsted standards, and foster strong family partnerships.

The role requires Level 3 early years qualification, solid EYFS understanding, safeguarding expertise, and senior leadership experience in a nursery setting.