Nursery Manager - New Launch

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

Description

Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! As the Nursery Manager, you'll be more than just a leader; you'll be an ambassador for our values, and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture. Kido are looking for a Nursery Manager to join the team in Kido International Nursery & Preschool Nine Elms NEW LAUNCH 2026! This is your opportunity to join an amazing growing nursery group who champion career growth like no other! Includes Bonus Scheme

The Manager role offers a salary range of £38,000 to £49,000 (plus discretionary bonus), and is a full time, 40 hours per week position. Take the chance to build a remarkable career in a fast-growing international company.

Benefits

By joining Kido you will get:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 30 days after 5 years service
• Your birthday off
• 100% Free Childcare (Subject to availability, T&Cs apply)
• Up to £1000 refer a friend bonus
• Free Staff Lunches
• Annual performance-related pay increases
• Brilliant career progression opportunities
• Company awards and celebrations
• Access to a healthcare cash plan
• Early access to pay through the Hastee app
• Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers
• Your wellbeing matters – we provide not just a confidential employee assistance programme but access to our wellness hub
• Cycle to work scheme

What We Are Looking For

For the Manager role, it is essential that you hold a relevant childcare qualification, Level 3 minimum and have experience working within management of another large nursery. Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English including functional skills are also a must if you obtained a Level 3 qualification after 2014. If the leadership skills mentioned in the job description above suit you, we invite you. Unfortunately we are not able to support Sponsorship Application at this time.

What you'll be doing!

• Provide overall leadership and strategic management of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care, education, safeguarding, and operational excellence are consistently achieved.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the nursery team through effective recruitment, supervision, appraisals, coaching, training, succession planning, and continuous professional development.
• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), maintaining robust safeguarding practices, overseeing referrals, ensuring compliance with child protection procedures, and promoting a strong safeguarding culture throughout the setting.
• Ensure full compliance with all statutory requirements, including EYFS, Ofsted, safeguarding, health and safety, and employment legislation, maintaining inspection readiness at all times.
• Oversee health and safety management across the nursery, including risk assessments, fire safety procedures, medication administration, security measures, and adherence to Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external agencies, ensuring children's individual needs are met and exceptional customer service is delivered.
• Drive exceptional teaching and learning by leading curriculum implementation, monitoring practice, supporting quality improvement initiatives, and promoting excellence in early years education.
• Manage nursery occupancy, sustainability, and business performance by supporting marketing initiatives, conducting parent tours, monitoring budgets, and contributing to growth and retention strategies.
• Oversee staffing, resource allocation, and operational planning to ensure appropriate ratios, effective deployment of staff, efficient use of resources, and the smooth running of the nursery.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture by leading by example, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, recognising achievements, and driving continuous improvement across all areas of the nursery.
• Represent the nursery professionally with regulatory bodies, and local community partners, promoting the nursery's reputation and values.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us via [e-mail]

Find out more about each of our nurseries by visiting https://kidoschools.com/uk/

Safer Recruitment

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Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

*If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website.

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*Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Kido will ensure that our recruitment procedures meet the standards set out in our safer recruitment policy (available upon request) and our selection criteria prevents unsuitable people from gaining access to children. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, successful candidates are expected to undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check.

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