At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate team to shape young minds and ensure high-quality care.
- Company: Join Kids Planet, a family-run nursery with heart and values.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, childcare discounts, and free meals.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives every day.
- Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in early years and leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 29000 £ per year.
What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? 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.
Why Kids Planet Leigh?
- Located close to the centre of Leigh
- Excellent transport routes
- Recently refurbished
- Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
- Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
- Crowned NMT’s Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second‑year running
- 80% Childcare Discount – T&Cs apply
What We'll Offer Our Nursery Manager:
- An exclusive Nursery Manager Bonus Scheme to reward your leadership and impact.
- Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan.
- Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day!
- Accredited training through our amazing 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.
How you'll make a difference as a Nursery Manager:
- By managing the day‑to‑day running of the nursery, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality care and education in line with the EYFS, Ofsted requirements, and the nursery’s policies and procedures.
- Through leading, mentoring, and supporting the nursery team, promoting a positive, collaborative, and professional culture while ensuring staff development and performance are maintained to a high standard.
- By building and maintaining strong, trusting relationships with families and external agencies, supporting each child’s development and wellbeing, and ensuring the nursery is always prepared for Ofsted inspections.
Requirements of a Nursery Manager:
- Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
- Excellent understanding of EYFS.
- Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
- Senior leadership experience within a nursery setting.
- In line with legal regulations, you must hold a GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths or gain it within 2 years of starting.
Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Leigh!
We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish! 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.
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At Kids Planet Leigh, we are more than just a nursery; we are a family-run business dedicated to shaping futures with heart. Our vibrant work culture is built on care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years education, offering exceptional benefits such as an exclusive bonus scheme, generous childcare discounts, and a commitment to employee wellbeing. With accredited training opportunities and a supportive central team, we empower our Nursery Managers to lead with confidence and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.
