Regional Manager / Early Years Manager in Doncaster

£30,000 - £50,000 per annum (depending on role, qualifications and experience)

Full-Time | Permanent

About Little Wonders Early Years

Little Wonders Early Years is a growing and ambitious nursery group operating 10 nursery settings across the UK. We are committed to providing outstanding childcare and early education through nurturing environments, exceptional teaching, and strong partnerships with families and communities.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that places children, families, and staff at the heart of everything we do. Successful candidates will be responsible for ensuring high standards of care, education, safeguarding, compliance, and operational excellence while supporting the continued growth and development of our nurseries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and support nursery teams to deliver outstanding childcare and education.
• Ensure full compliance with EYFS, Ofsted, safeguarding, and health and safety requirements.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and maintain high standards across all areas of the setting.
• Monitor children's learning, development, and wellbeing to ensure positive outcomes.
• Support staff recruitment, development, training, and performance management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with parents, carers, and external agencies.
• Manage resources, staffing, budgets, and occupancy effectively.
• Promote a positive culture focused on excellence, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Support business growth and contribute to the strategic development of the organisation.

Additional Responsibilities for Regional Managers

• Provide leadership and support across multiple nursery settings.
• Coach and mentor Nursery Managers and senior leadership teams.
• Conduct quality assurance visits and support settings in achieving outstanding outcomes.
• Ensure consistency, compliance, and best practice across all nurseries.
• Support new nursery openings, acquisitions, and organisational growth initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or Childcare.
• Previous management experience within an early years setting.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework, safeguarding, and Ofsted requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to motivate teams and drive high performance.
• A genuine passion for delivering exceptional outcomes for children and families.

What We Offer

• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of a growing nursery group.

Apply Today

If you are an ambitious early years professional looking to take the next step in your career and make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

Little Wonders Early Years is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and safer recruitment procedures.