Nursery Manager: Lead Early Years, Inspire Teams

The SSI Group; Wythall CP; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nursery bonus scheme

Life insurance

Free meals on site

KP Academy training

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Wellbeing & rewards

Job summary

Kids Planet Mereside Farm is seeking a motivated Nursery Manager to oversee daily operations, deliver high‑quality care and education in line with EYFS and Ofsted requirements. You will lead a dedicated team and foster a warm, safe environment for children.

The role offers training through KP Academy, enhanced holiday leave, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities to grow within a family‑run, award‑winning nursery network.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 3 UK Early Years qualification.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Extensive safeguarding knowledge and practices.
• Experience leading a nursery team and improving outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day nursery operations and ensure high‑quality care and education in line with EYFS/Ofsted.
• Mentor, support and develop the nursery team to maintain a professional culture and strong staff performance.
• Build strong relationships with families and external agencies to support child development and readiness for inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentorship

Communication

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 UK Early Years qualification

GCSE Maths (or equivalent)

Job description

Kids Planet Mereside Farm is seeking a motivated Nursery Manager to oversee daily operations, deliver high‑quality care and education in line with EYFS and Ofsted requirements. You will lead a dedicated team and foster a warm, safe environment for children.

The role offers training through KP Academy, enhanced holiday leave, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities to grow within a family‑run, award‑winning nursery network.