Multi-Site Nursery Manager

Leadership & Management

• Provide hands‑on leadership and operational management across assigned nurseries
• Lead, motivate, and support management teams
• Mentor leaders and support succession planning
• Promote a positive, inclusive, high‑performing culture

• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Ensure compliance with EYFS, Ofsted, statutory requirements, and company policies
• Lead inspections, audits, and Ofsted readiness
• Maintain high standards of health and safety

• Ensure delivery of a broad, balanced curriculum aligned with Kindred pedagogy
• Oversee observation, assessment, and reporting
• Promote inclusive practice, including SEND
• Maintain safe, inspiring learning environments

• Manage and support nursery teams
• Conduct supervisions and performance reviews
• Support recruitment, induction, and onboarding
• Drive engagement, retention, and performance

• Oversee staffing, ratios, occupancy, and daily operations
• Manage labour budgets and deployment
• Work with Area Managers, Finance, HR, and Marketing to meet KPIs
• Monitor performance metrics including revenue and cost control
• Support occupancy growth and enquiry conversion

• Build strong relationships with families, colleagues, and communities
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers
• Liaise with Local Authorities
• Collaborate across the Kindred nursery network

• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, parent events, and marketing activities (including evenings/weekends where required)
• Participate in wider company projects and meetings, including at Head Office
• Act as a key holder and respond to emergency situations when required
• Keep the Area Manager informed of progress, challenges, and key developments

As Multi‑Site Nursery Manager you will provide strong, experienced leadership across Kindred nursery settings on a temporary and responsive basis. This role supports nurseries during periods of management vacancy, induction of new managers, or when a setting requires stabilisation, improvement, or additional operational support.

This role requires flexibility to travel between settings and a proactive, resilient approach to driving engagement, performance, and stability across teams.

• Minimum 2 years' experience leading teams in a Good or Outstanding early years setting
• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
• Level 2? GCSE grade C or above English and Maths
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and Ofsted requirements
• Full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and flexibility to travel (including occasional overnight stays)
• Experienced, confident early years leader with strong communication and organisational skills, able to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced, multi‑site environment

• Birthday Off
• 6 fully paid sick days
• Cashback Healthcare Plan
• Retail Discounts
• Recognition & Reward
• 50% Childcare Discount
• 24/7 Virtual GP Access
• 24/7 Counselling Support
• Discounted gym Membership
• Personal Financial Advisor Access
• Pension Discovery
• Learning platform Access

At Kindred, we're more than a nursery group - we're a family.

Supportive Culture - Our nurseries are built on strong relationships, teamwork, and a genuine sense of belonging.

Career Development - Whether you're an apprentice or a seasoned professional, we offer clear progression pathways, structured training, and mentorship.

Work‑Life Balance - Enjoy structured working hours, flexible shift options, and hybrid roles (where applicable). Competitive Pay & Benefits - We regularly benchmark our salaries and offer generous benefits including bonuses, pensions, and paid leave.

Award‑Winning Family - Join a company that values recognition, personal growth, and team success.

Interviews:
Rolling Interviews

Expected

Start Date:

ASAP

Our process includes: