Field Manager
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,632.00 to £48,208.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 March 2026 |
| Location: | Essex, SS6 7JQ |
| Company: | Kindred Education Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORG5072-HD1494043BasFM |
Summary
Location: Multi-site to cover Essex/Basildon areas (travel required)
Contract Type: Full Time
Contract Length: Permanent Salary: Competitive
Benefits: 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
Join the Kindred Family – A Place to Grow, Thrive, and Make a Difference
What You’ll Need
As Field 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.
Essential:
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)
Key Responsibilities
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
Safeguarding & Compliance
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
Quality of Care & Education
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
People & Performance
Manage and support nursery teams
Conduct supervisions and performance reviews
Support recruitment, induction, and onboarding
Drive engagement, retention, and performance
Operations & Finance
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
Partnership & Communication
Build strong relationships with families, colleagues, and communities
Communicate effectively with parents and carers
Liaise with Local Authorities
Collaborate across the Kindred nursery network
Additional Responsibilities
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
What We’re Looking For
You will be an experienced, confident early years leader with strong communication and organisational skills, able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
Why Join Kindred?
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.
Our Recruitment Process
Interviews: Rolling Interviews
Expected Start Date: ASAP
Our process includes:
A video interview followed by a face-to-face interview with a stay and play at the nursery
‘Stay and Play’ session to observe you working with children *fully supervised
Background checks, References, DBS, Qualification Verification will be carried out in accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy
Ready to Start Your Kindred Journey?
To apply for the Area Manager position with us, please click the "Quick Apply" button and submit your CV and a short cover letter explaining your interest in the role.
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 the children in our care, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check
Safeguarding Commitment
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility at Kindred. All employees are expected to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, health, and safety at all times and to participate in mandatory training. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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Contract Type: Full Time
Contract Length: Permanent Salary: Competitive
Benefits: 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
Join the Kindred Family – A Place to Grow, Thrive, and Make a Difference
What You’ll Need
As Field 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.
Essential:
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)
Key Responsibilities
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
Safeguarding & Compliance
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
Quality of Care & Education
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
People & Performance
Manage and support nursery teams
Conduct supervisions and performance reviews
Support recruitment, induction, and onboarding
Drive engagement, retention, and performance
Operations & Finance
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
Partnership & Communication
Build strong relationships with families, colleagues, and communities
Communicate effectively with parents and carers
Liaise with Local Authorities
Collaborate across the Kindred nursery network
Additional Responsibilities
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
What We’re Looking For
You will be an experienced, confident early years leader with strong communication and organisational skills, able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
Why Join Kindred?
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.
Our Recruitment Process
Interviews: Rolling Interviews
Expected Start Date: ASAP
Our process includes:
A video interview followed by a face-to-face interview with a stay and play at the nursery
‘Stay and Play’ session to observe you working with children *fully supervised
Background checks, References, DBS, Qualification Verification will be carried out in accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy
Ready to Start Your Kindred Journey?
To apply for the Area Manager position with us, please click the "Quick Apply" button and submit your CV and a short cover letter explaining your interest in the role.
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 the children in our care, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check
Safeguarding Commitment
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility at Kindred. All employees are expected to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, health, and safety at all times and to participate in mandatory training. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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