Area Manager

Join our growing team as Nursery Area Manager in the Cheshire region. We are thrilled to offer an exceptional opportunity for an experienced and passionate Nursery Area Manager to join our expanding team, overseeing nurseries across the beautiful Cheshire region. If you are committed to delivering high quality early childhood education and are eager to make a meaningful, lasting impact, all while advancing your career in a supportive and dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Your role: As the Nursery Area Manager for the Cheshire region, you will be instrumental in ensuring that all nurseries under your leadership deliver exceptional care and education. You’ll lead with passion and purpose, inspiring and motivating your team to achieve the highest standards. By setting the example, you will cultivate a culture of excellence, ensuring that policies, procedures, and best practices are consistently implemented, creating an environment where both children and staff can thrive.

In return, we offer:

• An industry leading salary to reward your dedication.
• Access to PayCare healthcare provider.
• A generous car allowance to support your travel needs.
• A rewarding bonus scheme based on performance.
• Clear career progression opportunities to help you reach your professional goals.
• A comprehensive in-house induction program, setting you up for success from day one.
• Exceptional company benefits that support both your personal and professional well-being.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Empowering settings to consistently achieve and exceed high standards of care and education.
• Providing continuous support and guidance to nursery managers, fostering their personal and professional development.
• Leading by example, modeling best practices and exceptional leadership skills.
• Managing the performance of nursery managers and supporting them in achieving their targets and objectives.
• Ensuring that all policies and procedures are effectively implemented across your region.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with staff, parents, and external stakeholders.
• Taking an active role in the recruitment of talented, passionate nursery teams.
• Staying at the forefront of industry legislation, documentation, and best practices.
• Overseeing health and safety across all sites, ensuring compliance and safety standards are upheld.
• Understanding and implementing the Local Authority funding model to its fullest potential.
• Collaborating with local councils to ensure smooth operational processes and systems.
• Developing and refining policies and procedures to maintain the highest standards of care.
• Leading impactful training sessions for management and nursery teams, ensuring continuous development.
• Monitoring nursery progress and aligning it with national priorities.
• Leading managers' meetings, fostering collaboration and sharing best practices.
• Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion across all nurseries.
• Ensuring all managers align with the values and objectives of the nursery group.
• Spearheading self-evaluations and quality assurance processes to maintain excellence.

If you’re a driven and experienced leader with a passion for shaping the future of early childhood education, we want to hear from you. Take the next step in your career with us and help us light the way for future generations.