Multi-Site Nursery Area Manager | EYFS & Ofsted

JEM Childcare Solutions; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Employee Discounted Childcare

24 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible to work around life

Job summary

JEM Childcare Solutions is seeking a Nursery Area Manager to support settings in Nottingham, Northampton and surrounding areas. You will work with the COO and Directors to guide Nursery Managers in daily operations, ensuring high standards in quality, safeguarding, curriculum, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires multi-site support experience, a valid car license, and a passion for growing the nursery group. Salary is up to £60k depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Level 3 or above Early Years / Childcare qualification (full and relevant).
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in early years, including 2 years in a management or team-leading role, and at least 1 year across multiple settings.
• Experience leading Ofsted inspections.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and health & safety practices.
• Experience managing nursery teams, occupancy, and budgets.
• Car Driver

Responsibilities

• Support nursery managers in daily operations across multiple sites.
• Focus on quality, safeguarding, curriculum, and compliance including Ofsted readiness.
• Support in Ofsted inspections and ongoing improvement across settings.

Skills

Multi-site management

EYFS knowledge

Ofsted inspections

Car driver

Budget management

Education

Level 3+ Early Years / Childcare qualification

Job description

JEM Childcare Solutions is seeking a Nursery Area Manager to support settings in Nottingham, Northampton and surrounding areas. You will work with the COO and Directors to guide Nursery Managers in daily operations, ensuring high standards in quality, safeguarding, curriculum, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires multi-site support experience, a valid car license, and a passion for growing the nursery group. Salary is up to £60k depending on experience.