Montessori Nursery Area Manager — Lead 4 Sites

The Little Learners Montessori; Northwood; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run Montessori education provider seeks an Area Manager to oversee operations in north-west London. The Area Manager will ensure the highest educational standards across multiple nurseries, managing compliance with Ofsted and local regulations. This mid-senior role requires strong leadership and proven experience in managing teams. Candidates should be passionate about Montessori education and nurturing environments. This is a full-time position based at the Head Office in Watford.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the EYFS, Montessori principles, and Ofsted requirements.
• Proven experience managing multiple settings or large teams within Early Years.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across 4 Montessori nurseries.
• Line manage and mentor Nursery Managers.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted and local authority standards.

Skills

Knowledge of EYFS

People management

Leadership

Compliance and safeguarding

Financial acumen

Job description

A family-run Montessori education provider seeks an Area Manager to oversee operations in north-west London. The Area Manager will ensure the highest educational standards across multiple nurseries, managing compliance with Ofsted and local regulations. This mid-senior role requires strong leadership and proven experience in managing teams. Candidates should be passionate about Montessori education and nurturing environments. This is a full-time position based at the Head Office in Watford.