Nursery Manager: Lead, Inspire, Shape Futures

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Thornton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nursery Manager Bonus Scheme

Life Insurance

Free meals

KP Academy training

Enhanced parental leave

Wellbeing & rewards

Long service awards

Birthday day off

Pension plan

Enhanced holiday allowance

Central support team

80% Childcare Discount

Job summary

Kids Planet Thornton is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead day-to-day operations, ensuring high-quality care and education aligned with EYFS and Ofsted. You will mentor the team, maintain a professional culture, and build strong relationships with families and external agencies to support each child's development.

The role is a fixed-term maternity cover with enhanced training, benefits and a focus on safeguarding and staff development.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a nursery or early years team.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and EYFS requirements.
• Proven ability to develop staff and sustain Ofsted readiness.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running of the nursery and care/education delivery.
• Lead, mentor and support the nursery team to a high standard.
• Build strong relationships with families and external agencies for child development.

Skills

Senior leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Excellent communication

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

GCSE Maths or equivalent

Job description

Kids Planet Thornton is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead day-to-day operations, ensuring high-quality care and education aligned with EYFS and Ofsted. You will mentor the team, maintain a professional culture, and build strong relationships with families and external agencies to support each child's development.

The role is a fixed-term maternity cover with enhanced training, benefits and a focus on safeguarding and staff development.