Nursery Manager: Lead, Inspire & Grow Early Years

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd.; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast, lunch & snacks

Training via KP Academy

Enhanced leave for family events

Wellbeing goodies & rewards

Long service awards

Birthday day off

Competitive salary & pension

Supportive central team

Nursery Manager Bonus Scheme

Job summary

Kids Planet is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead daily operations, drive high standards of care, and ensure EYFS compliance. You’ll mentor staff, foster a collaborative culture, and maintain strong relationships with families and external agencies to support every child’s development and wellbeing.

The role requires senior leadership experience in a nursery setting, Level 3 early years qualification, and robust safeguarding knowledge, with a commitment to ongoing professional development.

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 must be held or gained within 2 years.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Leadership

Safeguarding

Communication

Education

Level 3 early years

GCSE Maths

Job description

Kids Planet is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead daily operations, drive high standards of care, and ensure EYFS compliance. You’ll mentor staff, foster a collaborative culture, and maintain strong relationships with families and external agencies to support every child’s development and wellbeing.

The role requires senior leadership experience in a nursery setting, Level 3 early years qualification, and robust safeguarding knowledge, with a commitment to ongoing professional development.