Senior Nursery Manager — Lead Teams & Shape Futures

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd.; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nursery Manager Bonus Scheme

Life Insurance

Health plan

Free breakfast and lunch

Training via KP Academy

Enhanced family leave

Wellbeing rewards

Long service awards

Birthday off

Competitive salary

Pension

Enhanced holiday

Support team

Job summary

Kids Planet Radford in Coventry is seeking a Nursery Manager dedicated to delivering high-quality care and early education in line with EYFS and Ofsted requirements.

You will lead and mentor the nursery team, develop strong relationships with families, and drive staff development while maintaining regulatory standards and a welcoming, safe environment for children to thrive.

This role offers a supportive central team, competitive pay, and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 UK recognised early years qualification or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding.
• GCSE Maths (or equivalent) to be achieved within 2 years of starting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the nursery in line with EYFS and Ofsted.
• Lead, mentor and support the nursery team to maintain high standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with families and external agencies.
• Ensure readiness for Ofsted inspections and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Ofsted readiness

Education

Level 3 UK recognised early years qualification

EYFS understanding

GCSE Maths or equivalent within 2 years

Job description

Kids Planet Radford in Coventry is seeking a Nursery Manager dedicated to delivering high-quality care and early education in line with EYFS and Ofsted requirements.

You will lead and mentor the nursery team, develop strong relationships with families, and drive staff development while maintaining regulatory standards and a welcoming, safe environment for children to thrive.

This role offers a supportive central team, competitive pay, and opportunities for career progression.