Area Nursery Manager

About Early Years Ltd.; Cirencester; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Permanent, full-time role

Job summary

About Early Years Ltd. is seeking an experienced Early Years Area Manager to oversee 4 settings across the South West and Midlands.

You will provide strong operational, commercial and quality leadership, ensuring high standards of childcare and education while driving regulatory compliance, team performance and growth. You will work with Early Years Managers to deliver excellent outcomes, support Ofsted inspections, manage budgets and KPIs, and lead workforce planning and development across the

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple Early Years settings or geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted inspection frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Level 3 or above full and relevant Early Years qualification.
• Experience managing budgets, P&L and occupancy KPIs.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop managers.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, commercially aware and solutions-focused.
• Clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to Early Years Managers.
• Ensure compliance with EYFS, Ofsted, safeguarding and safer recruitment requirements.
• Conduct quality audits and drive continuous improvement.
• Support settings through Ofsted inspections and improvement plans.
• Take responsibility for P&L, budgets, occupancy, fee income and cost management.
• Analyse KPIs and implement action plans to improve operations.
• Lead workforce planning, succession and management development.
• Manage performance and employee relations.
• Support local marketing initiatives to increase registrations.
• Ensure health, safety and compliance across all sites.

Skills

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Ofsted compliance

Budget management

P&L oversight

KPI analysis

Team development

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Early Years Area Manager

Location: South West & Midlands

Salary: £50,000–£55,000 + £5,000 car allowance

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced Early Years Area Manager to oversee 4 settings, providing strong operational, commercial and quality leadership across the South West and Midlands.

This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring high standards of childcare and education while driving regulatory compliance, team performance and commercial success across the area.

The Role

You will work closely with Early Years Managers, supporting them to deliver excellent outcomes across their settings. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing leadership and support to Early Years Managers.
• Ensuring compliance with EYFS, Ofsted, safeguarding and safer recruitment requirements.
• Conducting regular quality audits and driving continuous improvement.
• Supporting settings through Ofsted inspections and improvement plans.
• Taking responsibility for P&L, budgets, occupancy, fee income and cost management.
• Analysing KPIs and implementing action plans to improve operational performance.
• Leading workforce planning, succession and management development.
• Managing performance and employee relations matters effectively.
• Supporting local marketing initiatives to increase registrations.
• Ensuring strong health, safety and compliance standards across all sites.

About You

You will be an experienced Early Years leader with a strong understanding of EYFS, Ofsted and safeguarding, combined with commercial and operational management experience.

You will have:

• Experience managing multiple Early Years settings or geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted inspection frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• A Level 3 or above full and relevant Early Years qualification.
• Experience managing budgets, P&L and commercial KPIs such as occupancy.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop managers.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, commercially aware and solutions-focused approach.
• A clean UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

• £50,000–£55,000 salary
• £5,000 car allowance
• Permanent, full-time position
• Responsibility for 4 settings
• Opportunity to drive quality, operational and commercial performance