At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire teams to deliver exceptional early years education and care.
- Company: Join a supportive and innovative organisation dedicated to children's development.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous annual leave, pension scheme, and flexible working arrangements.
- Other info: Inclusive employer with a focus on wellbeing and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a lasting impact on children's lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Passion for early years education and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 54556 - 60085 £ per year.
About the Role
- Directorate: Education – Children’s Centres and Family Hubs
- Pay Level: 9, £54,556 - £60,085 (fully inclusive of local weighting allowance)
- Contract Type: permanent
- Working Hours: 37 hours per week
- Location: Children’s Centres/ Family Hubs
- DBS requirement: Enhanced
- Closing Date: midnight on 26th June 2026
What you’ll be doing
As our Early Years Operational Area Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping exceptional early years provision across multiple settings. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and driven professional to lead with vision, inspire teams to deliver outstanding care and education, and ensure every early year’s provision operates to the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance. You will champion excellence, support and develop nursery leaders, drive performance and continuous improvement, and build strong partnerships with families and stakeholders. If you are a strategic thinker with a genuine passion for giving children the very best start in life, this is your chance to make a lasting impact across our early year’s community.
What we offer
We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever, and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive. We understand that everyone has different needs and circumstances. That’s why we offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements to help you achieve the best work‑life balance.
Benefits
- 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2‑5 years of service and 33 days after 5 years of service.
- The Local Government Pension Scheme
- Opportunity to engage with wellbeing initiatives and participate in employee networks that promote equality.
- Tax‑free childcare and childcare services.
- Season loan ticket to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey to and from work.
Accessibility and Support
We are an inclusive employer and will support applicants through reasonable adjustments. If you require support during the application or interview process, please contact.
Right to Work and Checks
All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact before submitting an application. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All posts will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks.
Equal Opportunities
We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and foster a workforce that reflects the local communities we serve.
Area Operations Manager - Early Years in Burnham employer: Slough
As an Area Operations Manager in Early Years, you will join a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional care and education within a supportive and collaborative environment. Our organisation values your input and offers flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, and opportunities for professional growth, ensuring that you can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families in our community.
