Nursery Manager: Lead, Inspire & Develop Early Years

Kids Planet; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Life insurance

Health plan

Free meals

KP Academy training

Enhanced family leave

Wellbeing rewards

Job summary

Kids Planet Chapelfields in Coventry is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead day‑to‑day operations, ensuring high‑quality care and education in line with EYFS and Ofsted requirements. You will mentor a close‑knit team, build strong relationships with families, and drive staff development while safeguarding children.

Excellent Level 3 early years qualification and UK DBS enhanced checks are expected. We offer a competitive salary, a bonus scheme, life insurance, health plan, free meals, and access

Qualifications

• Must be at least 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.
• GCSE Maths (or equivalent) within 2 years of starting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day‑to‑day running of the nursery, ensuring high‑quality care and education in line with EYFS and Ofsted.
• Lead, mentor and support the team to maintain a collaborative, professional culture and staff development.
• Build strong relationships with families and external agencies to support each child’s development and wellbeing.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Ofsted readiness

Education

Level 3 UK early years qualification

GCSE Maths or equivalent

Job description

Kids Planet Chapelfields in Coventry is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead day‑to‑day operations, ensuring high‑quality care and education in line with EYFS and Ofsted requirements. You will mentor a close‑knit team, build strong relationships with families, and drive staff development while safeguarding children.

Excellent Level 3 early years qualification and UK DBS enhanced checks are expected. We offer a competitive salary, a bonus scheme, life insurance, health plan, free meals, and access