Senior Nursery Manager in Cranwell

Kindred Nurseries has a rare opportunity for a passionate and motivating early years leader to inspire the Bournemouth team. This is a full‐time position requiring the successful candidate to work 40‐42.5 hours per week Monday to Friday and is offering a competitive salary with an extensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Nursery Management team to ensure the highest standards of Early Years care and education across the setting.
• Work closely with the Area Manager and Nursery Manager to create a shared vision of the setting.
• Have regular supervision meetings with your team to discuss their strengths and areas for improvement.
• Maintain an organised, safe and stimulating nursery environment.
• Keep accurate records and ensure procedures are followed throughout the nursery.
• Help build and maintain a reputation as the setting of choice in the area for both children and employees.
• Manage the nursery staff deployment to ensure it is always compliant with legal ratios.
• Understand and implement the company Policies and Procedures, Pedagogy and core values across the nursery.
• Support and inspire the whole team across the nursery and other nurseries within your nursery cluster.
• Support with projects across the wider business.
• Oversee the induction of new team members, welcoming them into the Kindred family.

Qualifications

• Hold a full and relevant Early Years Level 3 Childcare Qualification or higher.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of the EYFS guidelines.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience of leading and managing a team.
• Have good time management, meeting deadlines.
• Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

This role is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Nursery Manager, or a current Senior Nursery Manager looking to drive changes within a nursery and wanting to build your career to a Cluster Manager role.

Benefits

• Birthday Off: Celebrate YOU with an extra day off on your special day!
• Fully Paid Sick Days: Take care of yourself without any worries—6 fully paid sick days mean you can focus on your health.
• Cashback Health Plan: Stay healthy with our comprehensive cashback plan covering dental, opticians, physio, and alternative therapies.
• Retail Discounts Galore: Enjoy exclusive discounts from over 200 brands—shop smart and save big!
• Recognition & Rewards: Shine bright with our annual awards and recognition schemes that celebrate your hard work and dedication.
• Holiday Break: Enjoy a stress‐free time with days off between Christmas and New Year.
• 50% Childcare Discount: Because we understand that family comes first, enjoy half off on childcare expenses!
• 24/7 Virtual GP Access: Get medical advice at your convenience with free virtual GP appointments and cashback on prescriptions.
• 24/7 Counselling Support: Access emotional, financial, and debt advice whenever you need it through our 24‐hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
• Discounted Gym Membership: Stay fit and healthy with special rates at local gyms.
• Personal Financial Advisor Access: Get expert advice to help you manage your finances wisely.
• Pension Discovery: Don't leave money behind—find your lost pensions with our help!
• Learning Platform Access: Enhance your financial understanding and gain valuable skills with our extensive learning resources.

More about Kindred Nurseries

Kindred Nurseries is a family of inspiring nurseries and preschools with a passion for creating a friendly and inclusive place to work. Our mission is to create inspiring worlds full of awe and wonder, our recent double award win at Nursery World and NMT shows that we are the place to work. Our values are at the centre of everything we do:

• We are Always Learning
• We are Inspirational
• We have a Family Feel

Background Check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check.