Nursery Manager

Description

Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! As the Nursery Manager, you’ll be more than just a leader; you’ll be an ambassador for our values, and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture.

Kido are looking for a Deputy Nursery Manager to join the team at Kido International Nursery & Preschool New Malden, 8-10 Coombe Road, New Malden, KT3 4QE - NEW LAUNCH 2026!

The Manager role offers a salary range of £38,000 to £49,000 (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

What we’re 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.

Our Kido 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

Your wellbeing matters – we provide not just a confidential employee assistance programme but access to our wellness hub

What you’ll 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 children’s 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 nursery’s reputation and values.

What’s next?

If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a future of possibilities for the children at our Kido nurser…