Job Title: Nursery ManagerLocation: London Colney, St Albans, United Kingdom, Hertfordshire, AL2 1BGContract Type: Full-timeContract Length: Permanent Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: Competitive (plus quarterly and annual bonuses)Benefits: 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 AccessJoin the Kindred Family - Lead, Inspire, and Make a DifferenceAre 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.About KindredKindred 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.Our values guide all we do:Always Learning - Continuously developing ourselves and our teamsInspirational - Creating magic in every actionFamily Feel - Making everyone feel part of our incredible familyWhat You'll Be DoingAs a Nursery Manager, you will:Lead the Deputy Manager, Third in Charge, and Room Leaders to ensure high standards of Early Years care and educationMaintain an organised, safe, and stimulating nursery environmentKeep accurate records and ensure procedures are followed across the nurseryBuild and maintain a reputation as the nursery of choice for children and staffModel and monitor best practice in line with regulatory guidelinesInspire and support your team, overseeing inductions, mentoring, and ongoing developmentEnsure the nursery runs efficiently, meets KPIs, budgets, and targets, and is prepared for audits and inspectionsSafeguarding is a shared responsibility and central to every aspect of your role.Leadership ResponsibilitiesOversee the day-to-day operations of the nurseryLead by example, modelling good practice and creating a shared visionSupervise, support, and allocate tasks to your teamConduct regular supervisions and performance discussionsManage recruitment, interviews, and induction of new staffRespond to complaints or concerns raised by parents or colleaguesConduct nursery tours confidently, promoting available spacesEnsure compliance with statutory guidelines, company policies, procedures, and risk assessmentsOther ResponsibilitiesActively 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 OfficeWhat You'll NeedEssentialProven experience in leading and managing a team within early yearsStrong written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organisational skills and attention to detailOutstanding customer service and time managementFull and relevant Early Years Level 3 Childcare Qualification or higherSound knowledge of EYFS and OFSTED guidelinesWhy Join Kindred?At Kindred, we're more than a nursery group - we're a family.Supportive & Inclusive Culture - Strong relationships and team collaborationCareer Development - Structured training, mentorship, and clear progression pathwaysWork-Life Balance - Structured hours and supportive leadership environmentCompetitive Pay & Benefits - Salary, bonuses, and generous benefits packageAward-Winning Employer - A workplace our team proudly recommendsOur Recruitment ProcessInterviews: Rolling interviewsExpected Start Date: ASAPOur process includes:Video interview followed by a face-to-face interview at the nurseryA fully supervised 'Stay and Play' sessionBackground checks including References and Enhanced DBS in line with our Safer Recruitment PolicyReady to Start Your Kindred Journey?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.We aim to respond to all applicants within 2-5 working days.Thank you for considering a career with Kindred.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.IND1ROL