Brand NEW Nursery Launch (High Barnet) Nursery Manager
| Posting date: | 13 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,000 to £45,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 November 2025 |
| Location: | High Barnet, Barnet |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Kido UK |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | High Barnet |
Summary
Kido is a place where innovation and imagination unite to create modern Early Years settings. We’re looking for a Nursery Manager to join our team at Kido location: Kido International Nursery & Preschool High Barnet, High Street, Barnet, EN5 5UE - (Launching April 2026)
We are international, operating in India, USA and the UK. In the UK all our nurseries are Ofsted rated Good and Outstanding and are based in London and Windsor. We’re still growing with 1-2 new nurseries opening each year! At Kido, we blend the best practices from the Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf Steiner approaches and have a unique curriculum for children aged 3 months to 5 years. We believe that a combination of free and structured play, an engaging and interactive learning environment, and an abundance of love, care and attention provide the most solid foundation for children in their early years. Find out more about each of our nurseries by visiting https://kidoschools.com/uk/our-nurseries-london/
What we offer
The Nursery Manager role offers a salary of up to £45,000 for full time (plus discretionary bonus), 40 hours per week. By joining Kido you will get:
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising year on year to 30 days after 5 years service
Your birthday off
100% off childcare at Kido (subject to available spaces)
£1000 refer a friend bonus
Free Staff Lunch
Enhanced sick pay
Annual performance-related pay increases
Brilliant career progression opportunities
Company awards, celebrations and team social events
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 a confidential employee assistance programme and access to our wellness hub
Cycle to work scheme
We encourage our team to be the best they can be. As a growing nursery group we can prioritise you and your teams development so that you’ll be ready for other positions as they arise throughout the company!
The role of Nursery Manager…
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.
We set the bar high, aiming for nothing less than greatness, and your role will be instrumental in achieving that. Get ready to immerse yourself in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework and other essential legal and statutory frameworks. You’ll be proud of operating to the highest standards complying with Health & Safety, Environmental Health and COSHH regulations.
You’ll ensure that every team member is aligned with our company policies and procedures by leading from the front.
You’ll inspire and encourage your team to uphold the highest standards with pride, taking a hands-on approach across the nursery. The welfare and safety of children will be your constant priority, and you'll handle any child protection concerns with quick action. Your team is just as important, so you’ll identify progression opportunities and lead each team member to succeed and develop their career with Kido.
You’ll lead on the planning and organisation of staffing schedules and holiday rotas, ensuring we maintain the right staffing levels as required by Ofsted and our nursery procedures. You’ll love an action plan, creating one to manage the quality of educational delivery across your nursery, helping to shape a brilliant setting which resonates with the local community. You're not just a Manager, you're a master strategist! With the support of the hub team, you’ll be thinking ahead forging innovative ideas for the nursery's development, as well as budget planning for your nursery.
We believe in celebrating every child's unique journey, and you'll play a key role in assessing and recording their progress and achievements. By implementing effective systems of observation, you'll ensure no milestone goes unnoticed, and every achievement is celebrated.
We take pride in creating a nurturing environment that caters to individual needs, acknowledging the diversity of each child's background, culture, disabilities, and medical history. With great attention to detail, you'll ensure our nursery remains a sanctuary where every child can flourish and grow. Your flexibility and dedication, insights and feedback will be valued as we constantly push the boundaries of excellence and reimagine what exceptional early years education really means.
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.
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 nursery, apply today and we’ll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with our recruitment team who will take you through the next stages.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us via careers@kido.school
Connect with us
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kidolondon/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidolondon/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kidoed
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKvvGDj9HL7...
Careers page: https://kidoschools.com/uk/uk-careers/
We are international, operating in India, USA and the UK. In the UK all our nurseries are Ofsted rated Good and Outstanding and are based in London and Windsor. We’re still growing with 1-2 new nurseries opening each year! At Kido, we blend the best practices from the Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf Steiner approaches and have a unique curriculum for children aged 3 months to 5 years. We believe that a combination of free and structured play, an engaging and interactive learning environment, and an abundance of love, care and attention provide the most solid foundation for children in their early years. Find out more about each of our nurseries by visiting https://kidoschools.com/uk/our-nurseries-london/
What we offer
The Nursery Manager role offers a salary of up to £45,000 for full time (plus discretionary bonus), 40 hours per week. By joining Kido you will get:
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising year on year to 30 days after 5 years service
Your birthday off
100% off childcare at Kido (subject to available spaces)
£1000 refer a friend bonus
Free Staff Lunch
Enhanced sick pay
Annual performance-related pay increases
Brilliant career progression opportunities
Company awards, celebrations and team social events
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 a confidential employee assistance programme and access to our wellness hub
Cycle to work scheme
We encourage our team to be the best they can be. As a growing nursery group we can prioritise you and your teams development so that you’ll be ready for other positions as they arise throughout the company!
The role of Nursery Manager…
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.
We set the bar high, aiming for nothing less than greatness, and your role will be instrumental in achieving that. Get ready to immerse yourself in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework and other essential legal and statutory frameworks. You’ll be proud of operating to the highest standards complying with Health & Safety, Environmental Health and COSHH regulations.
You’ll ensure that every team member is aligned with our company policies and procedures by leading from the front.
You’ll inspire and encourage your team to uphold the highest standards with pride, taking a hands-on approach across the nursery. The welfare and safety of children will be your constant priority, and you'll handle any child protection concerns with quick action. Your team is just as important, so you’ll identify progression opportunities and lead each team member to succeed and develop their career with Kido.
You’ll lead on the planning and organisation of staffing schedules and holiday rotas, ensuring we maintain the right staffing levels as required by Ofsted and our nursery procedures. You’ll love an action plan, creating one to manage the quality of educational delivery across your nursery, helping to shape a brilliant setting which resonates with the local community. You're not just a Manager, you're a master strategist! With the support of the hub team, you’ll be thinking ahead forging innovative ideas for the nursery's development, as well as budget planning for your nursery.
We believe in celebrating every child's unique journey, and you'll play a key role in assessing and recording their progress and achievements. By implementing effective systems of observation, you'll ensure no milestone goes unnoticed, and every achievement is celebrated.
We take pride in creating a nurturing environment that caters to individual needs, acknowledging the diversity of each child's background, culture, disabilities, and medical history. With great attention to detail, you'll ensure our nursery remains a sanctuary where every child can flourish and grow. Your flexibility and dedication, insights and feedback will be valued as we constantly push the boundaries of excellence and reimagine what exceptional early years education really means.
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.
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 nursery, apply today and we’ll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with our recruitment team who will take you through the next stages.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us via careers@kido.school
Connect with us
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kidolondon/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidolondon/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kidoed
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKvvGDj9HL7...
Careers page: https://kidoschools.com/uk/uk-careers/