At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and enhance the operational performance of our nurseries while coaching Nursery Managers.
- Company: Join DEN, a nurturing organisation dedicated to children's growth and development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Embrace a culture where relationships matter and every child deserves to flourish.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives by empowering leaders and fostering quality care.
- Qualifications: Significant multi-site leadership experience in early years education.
The predicted salary is between 44000 - 48000 £ per year.
We’re looking for an experienced early years leader to help make our nurseries, our leaders and our organisation even stronger. As our Area / Operations Manager, you’ll lead the day-to-day operational performance of our nurseries and, importantly, the Nursery Managers who lead them.
You’ll spend time where it matters – in our nurseries. Coaching and developing leaders, strengthening quality, supporting occupancy and performance, preparing for Ofsted and helping us open and integrate new settings as DEN continues to grow.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has significant multi-site leadership experience within early years
- Builds trust rather than relying on hierarchy
- Is warm and approachable, but confident enough to challenge
- Understands both people and performance
- Believes developing great leaders is one of the most important parts of the job
- Can create consistency without expecting every nursery or every leader to look the same
Our beliefs and values shape how we work. Every Child Deserves to Flourish. Relationships Matter Most. Childhood Should Feel Like Childhood. And above all, we care deeply, champion every individual, ignite wonder, grow together and build trust.
£44,000–£48,000 DOE + car allowance and benefits
If you’re an experienced early years leader who believes great leadership is about bringing out the best in people and creating nurseries where children can genuinely flourish, we’d love to hear from you.
Area/ Operations Manager employer: The DEN Nursery Group
The DEN Nursery Group is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises the professional growth of its employees. With competitive salaries, benefits including a car allowance, and opportunities to lead and innovate across multiple sites in the vibrant regions of Derbyshire, Staffordshire, and Leicestershire, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in early years education.
