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Nursery Manager NEW LAUNCH
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28 October 2026 (23 hours ago)
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25 January 2027
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Welcome to the heart of Kido where passion ambition and people are at the core of everything we do! As the Nursery Manager youll be more than just a leader; youll be an ambassador for our values and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture.
Kido are looking for a Nursery Manager to join the team in Kido Windsor 240 St. Leonards Rd Windsor SL4 3DX
This is your opportunity to join an amazing growing nursery group who champion career growth like no other! Includes Bonus Scheme
Kido are looking for a Nursery Manager to join the team in Kido Windsor 240 St. Leonards Rd Windsor SL4 3DX
This is your opportunity to join an amazing growing nursery group who champion career growth like no other! Includes Bonus Scheme
The Manager role offers a salary range of 38000 to 49000 (plus discretionary bonus) and is a full time 40 hours per week position. Take the chance to build a remarkable career in a fast-growing international company.
Benefits
By joining Kido you will get:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 30 days after 5 years service
- Your birthday off
- 100% Free Childcare (Subject to availability T&Cs apply)
- Up to 1000 refer a friend bonus
- Free Staff Lunches
- Annual performance-related pay increases
- Brilliant career progression opportunities
- Company awards and celebrations
- Access to a healthcare cash plan
- Early access to pay through the Hastee app
- Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers
- Your wellbeing matters we provide not just a confidential employee assistance programme but access to our wellness hub
- Cycle to work scheme
What We Are Looking For
For the Manager role it is essential that you hold a relevant childcare qualification Level 3 minimum and have experience working within management of another large nursery. Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English including functional skills are also a must if you obtained a Level 3 qualification after 2014. If the leadership skills mentioned in the job description above suit you we invite you to apply today.
Unfortunately we are not able to support Sponsorship Application at this time.
Unfortunately we are not able to support Sponsorship Application at this time.
What youll be doing!
- Provide overall leadership and strategic management of the nursery ensuring the highest standards of care education safeguarding and operational excellence are consistently achieved.
- Lead motivate and develop the nursery team through effective recruitment supervision appraisals coaching training succession planning and continuous professional development.
- Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) maintaining robust safeguarding practices overseeing referrals ensuring compliance with child protection procedures and promoting a strong safeguarding culture throughout the setting.
- Ensure full compliance with all statutory requirements including EYFS Ofsted safeguarding health and safety and employment legislation maintaining inspection readiness at all times.
- Oversee health and safety management across the nursery including risk assessments fire safety procedures medication administration security measures and adherence to Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with parents carers and external agencies ensuring childrens individual needs are met and exceptional customer service is delivered.
- Drive exceptional teaching and learning by leading curriculum implementation monitoring practice supporting quality improvement initiatives and promoting excellence in early years education.
- Manage nursery occupancy sustainability and business performance by supporting marketing initiatives conducting parent tours monitoring budgets and contributing to growth and retention strategies.
- Oversee staffing resource allocation and operational planning to ensure appropriate ratios effective deployment of staff efficient use of resources and the smooth running of the nursery.
- Foster a positive inclusive and high-performing culture by leading by example promoting equality diversity and inclusion recognising achievements and driving continuous improvement across all areas of the nursery.
- Represent the nursery professionally with regulatory bodies and local community partners promoting the nurserys reputation and values.
Whats next
If youre ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a future of possibilities for the children at our Kido nursery apply today and well be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with our recruitment team who will take you through the next stages.
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About Company
Joining Kido means that you’ll be welcomed into a people-driven, ambitious and caring team . Kido is a network of innovative international nurseries and preschools with nurseries and preschools in the United Kingdom, the USA and India. We’re global in our scope and ambition, but our c ... View more
