Nursery Manager – Kids Planet Thornton – Thornton-Cleveleys, England
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 andwerepassionate 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.
Join Kids Planet Thornton as a Nursery Manager! This is a Fixed-term contact covering Maternity Leave.
Werenow looking for a Nursery Manager to join our team, someonewhosready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.
WhyKids Planet Thornton?
Good parking and good transport links
Forest school
Low staff turnover
Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
Crowned NMTs Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running
80% Childcare Discount T&Cs apply
Whatwelloffer 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 awesome 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,itsall about you!
Competitive salary, pensionplanand enhanced holiday allowance.
Friendly central support team always on hand to help.
Howyoullmake 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 nurserys policies and procedures.
Through leading, mentoring, and supporting the nursery team, promoting a positive, collaborative, and professional culture while ensuring staff development and performance aremaintainedto a high standard.
By building andmaintainingstrong, trusting relationships with families and external agencies, supporting each childs development and wellbeing, and ensuring the nursery is always prepared for Ofsted inspections.
Whata Nursery Managerneeds:
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 joinKids Planet Thornton.
We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.
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 berequiredfor this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleaguesare required tocomplete 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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