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Join the Kindred Family – Lead, Inspire, and Make a Difference. Are you an experienced early years professional with a passion for leadership and delivering outstanding childcare? At Kindred, our Nursery Managers are at the heart of our nurseries, creating supportive and inspiring environments for children and staff alike. We offer a competitive salary, career progression opportunities, quarterly and annual bonuses, and the chance to develop within a company that truly values its leaders. You’ll manage and improve your nursery, lead a talented team, and play a key role in shaping children’s early education while helping your team thrive. If you’re ambitious, driven, and passionate about early years education, we’d love to meet you.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the Deputy Manager, Third in Charge, and Room Leaders to ensure high standards of Early Years care and education
Maintain an organised, safe, and stimulating nursery environment
Keep accurate records and ensure procedures are followed across the nursery
Build and maintain a reputation as the nursery of choice for children and staff
Model and monitor best practice in line with regulatory guidelines
Inspire and support your team, overseeing inductions, mentoring, and ongoing development
Ensure the nursery runs efficiently, meets KPIs, budgets, and targets, and is prepared for audits and inspections
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the nursery
Lead by example, modelling good practice and creating a shared vision
Supervise, support, and allocate tasks to your team
Conduct regular supervisions and performance discussions
Manage recruitment, interviews, and induction of new staff
Respond to complaints or concerns raised by parents or colleagues
Conduct nursery tours confidently, promoting available spaces
Ensure compliance with statutory guidelines, company policies, procedures, and risk assessments
Actively deliver and participate in staff meetings, training, parent sessions, and marketing events (including evenings or weekends)
Support wider company projects, training sessions, and meetings at other locations including Head Office
Requirements:
Proven experience in leading and managing a team within early years
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Outstanding customer service and time management
Full and relevant Early Years Level 3 Childcare Qualification or higher