Nursery Manager: Lead Education & Growth in Early Years

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; 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 & pension

Central support team

Job summary

Kids Planet Radford is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead day-to-day operations, ensuring high-quality care in line with EYFS and Ofsted expectations. You will mentor staff, build strong relationships with families, and drive a culture of professional development.

This role offers a generous benefits package, bonus scheme, health cover, and ongoing training through KP Academy, with opportunities for progression within the nationwide Kids Planet group.

Qualifications

• Level 3 early years qualification required.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS and safeguarding practices.
• Senior leadership experience in a nursery setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day nursery operations ensuring high-quality care and education in line with EYFS/Ofsted requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the nursery team to maintain a collaborative, professional culture.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with families and external agencies to support child development and wellbeing.

Skills

Level 3 early years qualification

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Senior leadership

GCSE Maths or equivalent

Education

Level 3 early years qualification

GCSE Maths or equivalent

Job description

Kids Planet Radford is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead day-to-day operations, ensuring high-quality care in line with EYFS and Ofsted expectations. You will mentor staff, build strong relationships with families, and drive a culture of professional development.

This role offers a generous benefits package, bonus scheme, health cover, and ongoing training through KP Academy, with opportunities for progression within the nationwide Kids Planet group.