Nursery Area Manager in London

Nursery Area Manager – Level 3+

Up to £52,000 per Annum + Car Allowance | 40 Hours per Week

Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Surrounding Areas

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nursery Area Manager to take on a rewarding multi-site leadership role, supporting nursery teams across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and the surrounding areas.

Our client is looking for a confident, motivated and experienced Early Years professional who can provide strong operational leadership, support Nursery Managers and drive consistently high standards of care and education across multiple settings.

As Area Manager, you'll play an important role in ensuring each nursery delivers an excellent experience for children, families and staff. You'll work closely with Nursery Managers to strengthen performance, develop confident leadership teams and create environments where children can learn, grow and thrive.

This position would suit someone who already has multi-site management experience within Early Years and is ready to bring their knowledge, leadership skills and enthusiasm to a role where they can make a real impact.

What We're Looking For

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above – essential
• A minimum of 2 years' experience as a Nursery Area Manager, Regional Manager, Operations Manager or in a similar multi-site leadership role – essential
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS, Ofsted requirements, safeguarding and Early Years regulations
• Proven experience supporting and developing Nursery Managers across multiple settings
• Ability to monitor nursery performance, identify areas for improvement and implement effective action plans
• Experience overseeing occupancy, staffing, budgets and operational performance
• Strong leadership, coaching and people management skills
• A proactive, supportive and hands-on approach to leadership
• Ability to travel regular across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and surrounding areas

What's On Offer

• Salary of up to £52,000 per annum
• Car allowance
• Discounted childcare
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Day off for your birthday
• Sick pay
• Company pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities

Leading and Supporting Nursery Teams

• Oversee the operational performance and quality of care across a portfolio of nurseries
• Provide effective leadership, guidance and support to Nursery Managers
• Ensure all settings maintain high standards of education and care in line with the EYFS
• Monitor safeguarding, health and safety and regulatory compliance across the nurseries
• Support Nursery Managers with Ofsted preparation, inspections and ongoing improvement plans
• Review occupancy, staffing levels, budgets and nursery performance, identifying opportunities for improvement
• Coach, mentor and develop management teams, encouraging strong leadership and accountability
• Work collaboratively with Nursery Managers to address challenges and implement practical solutions
• Promote positive relationships with children, families and nursery teams
• Support recruitment, staff development and retention across the settings
• Carry out regular nursery visits to monitor standards, provide guidance and recognise good practice
• Work closely with senior leadership to achieve organisational objectives while maintaining a child-centred approach

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.

Reference: WILL /MW

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