Quality Lead

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Free meals

Training and CPD through KP Academy

Enhanced leave for family events

Wellbeing and staff rewards

Long service awards

Birthday day off

Pension and holiday allowance

Staff parking and transport links

Job summary

Kids Planet Mansion House is seeking a Quality Lead to join our team. You will support daily nursery operations, lead alongside the manager, and ensure high standards of care and EYFS delivery for children and families in a lively setting.

You will bring Level 3 UK early years qualification, strong EYFS knowledge, safeguarding expertise, and proven leadership within a nursery. We foster wellbeing, training, and inclusive practices while delivering exceptional early years experiences.

Qualifications

• Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
• Leadership experience within a nursery setting.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the manager to support day-to-day nursery operations and ensure smooth running.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with families and work with external agencies to support children's growth and wellbeing.
• Guide and support the nursery team, keeping children safe and bringing EYFS to life in engaging ways.

Skills

Leadership experience

EYFS understanding

Safeguarding knowledge

Excellent communication

Education

Level 3 UK early years qualification

Job description

Kids Planet is an independent, family run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK.

Children are naturally curious. We think the people who care for them should be too. At Kids Planet, curiosity drives everything we do, from how we support children's development to how we support each other.

Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years.

Join Kids Planet Mansion House as a Quality Lead!

We're now looking for a Quality lead to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

What we offer our Quality Lead:

• 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply
• Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day!
• Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform.
• Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters.
• Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.
• Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.
• Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you!
• Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.
• Friendly central support team always on hand to help.

Why Kids Planet Mansion House?

• Free staff parking and great transport links
• Ofsted Outstanding nursery
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
• Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running

How you'll make a difference as a Quality Lead:

• Through working alongside the manager to help with all areas of running the nursery, making sure everything runs smoothly day to day.
• By building warm, trusting relationships with families and work together with outside agencies to support each child's growth and wellbeing.
• Guiding and support the nursery team, keeping children safe at all times and bringing the EYFS to life in a way that's fun, engaging, and meets all requirements.

What a Quality Lead needs:

• Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
• Leadership experience within a nursery setting.

Sound like the place for you?

We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.

We embrace everyone.

Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce.

Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.

Kids Planet is committed to equal opportunities for all.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff and children.

Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.