Nursery Manager — Lead Growth, Bonus & 25 Days Leave

Kido; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday off

Free childcare (subject to terms)

Refer a friend bonus (up to £1000)

Free staff lunches

Annual performance-related pay

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing and healthcare support

Perkbox discounts

Cycle to work

Job summary

Kido invites applications for a Nursery Manager at the new Kido International Nursery & Preschool Nine Elms, launching in 2026. The role is full-time (40 hours weekly) with a salary range of £38,000–£49,000 and a discretionary bonus.

You will lead a vibrant team, uphold safeguarding and regulatory standards, and drive high-quality early years education. You will work within a fast-growing international nursery group that values career progression, excellent customer service, and strong

Qualifications

• Relevant childcare qualification Level 3 or higher.
• Maths and English at Level 2 with functional skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and strategic management of the nursery, ensuring high standards of care, education, safeguarding and operational excellence.
• Lead, motivate and develop the nursery team through recruitment, supervision, appraisals, coaching and CPD.
• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and maintain safeguarding practices across the setting.
• Ensure full compliance with EYFS, Ofsted, safeguarding, health and safety and employment legislation.
• Oversee health and safety management, risk assessments, fire safety and COSHH compliance.
• Build and maintain partnerships with parents, carers and external agencies to meet children's needs and deliver exceptional service.
• Drive teaching and learning by leading curriculum implementation and quality improvement initiatives.
• Manage nursery occupancy, marketing initiatives, budgets and growth strategies.
• Oversee staffing, resource allocation and operational planning to ensure appropriate ratios and efficient running.
• Foster a positive, inclusive culture and representation with regulators and communities.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Safeguarding

Budget management

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Maths and English Level 2

Job description

Kido invites applications for a Nursery Manager at the new Kido International Nursery & Preschool Nine Elms, launching in 2026. The role is full-time (40 hours weekly) with a salary range of £38,000–£49,000 and a discretionary bonus.

You will lead a vibrant team, uphold safeguarding and regulatory standards, and drive high-quality early years education. You will work within a fast-growing international nursery group that values career progression, excellent customer service, and strong