Area Manager - Childcare Excellence & Team Growth

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd.; Rochdale; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance and health plan

Free breakfast, lunch and healthy snac

KP Academy training & bespoke platform

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd. is seeking an enthusiastic Area Manager to lead a cluster of nurseries in the Rochdale/Bury area. You will drive high standards of childcare, develop leadership teams, and ensure EYFS and Ofsted compliance across settings.

Join a supportive, award-winning group offering comprehensive benefits, strong career progression, and a commitment to safeguarding and family partnership. Travel between sites is required to oversee operations and performance.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in childcare management.
• Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Deep understanding of Ofsted requirements.
• Experience managing budgets and profitability.
• Excellent EYFS knowledge with children and families.
• Strong leadership and safeguarding expertise.
• Experience partnering with parents and external agencies.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage a group of nursery settings to maintain high childcare standards.
• Collaborate with Nursery Managers to meet EYFS requirements and develop children’s potential.
• Maintain and grow settings to preserve an outstanding reputation.
• Develop the management team to maximise potential of each nursery manager.
• Support nurseries in marketing and achieve FTE targets.
• Resolve issues to achieve timely solutions across sites.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted, safeguarding, health and safety, and company policies.
• Work with leadership to manage talent pathways across staff and new hires.

Skills

Senior leadership

Budget management

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Stakeholder management

Parent partnerships

Travel readiness

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd. is seeking an enthusiastic Area Manager to lead a cluster of nurseries in the Rochdale/Bury area. You will drive high standards of childcare, develop leadership teams, and ensure EYFS and Ofsted compliance across settings.

Join a supportive, award-winning group offering comprehensive benefits, strong career progression, and a commitment to safeguarding and family partnership. Travel between sites is required to oversee operations and performance.