Experienced Nursery Manager | Early Years in Cambridge

Contract Type: Full-time

Contract Length: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £33,000 - £34,000 per annum (plus quarterly and annual bonuses)

• Birthday Off
• 6 Fully Paid Sick Days
• Cashback Healthcare Plan
• Retail Discounts
• Recognition & Reward Scheme
• 50% Childcare Discount
• 24/7 Virtual GP Access
• 24/7 Counselling Support
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Personal Financial Advisor Access
• Pension Discovery
• Learning Platform Access

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. Kindred is a family of inspiring nurseries and preschools with a distinct home-from-home environment. By creating days filled with unique moments and opportunities, we enrich children’s development during their early years. Our mission is creating inspiring worlds full of awe and wonder for little ones to grow and thrive in.

As a Nursery Manager, you will:

• 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
• Ensure the nursery runs efficiently, meets KPIs, budgets, and targets, and is prepared for audits and inspections
• Safeguarding is a shared responsibility and central to every aspect of your role
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the nursery
• Conduct regular supervisions and performance discussions
• 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

Proven experience in leading and managing a team within early years

Outstanding customer service and time management

Full and relevant Early Years Level 3 Childcare Qualification or higher

Sound knowledge of EYFS and OFSTED guidelines

At Kindred, we’re more than a nursery group – we’re a family.

Career Development – Structured training, mentorship, and clear progression pathways

Work-Life Balance – Structured hours and supportive leadership environment

Competitive Pay & Benefits – Salary, bonuses, and generous benefits package

Expected Start Date: ASAP

Video interview followed by a face-to-face interview at the nursery

Background checks including References and Enhanced DBS in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy

To apply for the Nursery Manager position, please click the “Apply” button, complete the application form, and upload your CV along with a short cover letter explaining your interest in leading a Kindred nursery.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.