Multi-Site Nursery Quality & Compliance Leader

JEM Childcare Solutions; Leeds; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Employee Discounted Childcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Car Driver

Flexibility to work around your life

Job summary

JEM Childcare Solutions' client in Leeds is seeking a multi-site Senior Nursery Manager who is passionate about Quality, Compliance and Curriculum across settings. The role covers more than eight nurseries, working alongside Area Managers and reporting to the Operations Director.

Salary is circa £55k plus travel across Leeds and surrounding areas. You will lead Ofsted readiness, EYFS principles, safeguarding and health & safety practices, and manage nursery teams, occupancy and budgets.

Qualifications

• Level 3 or above Early Years / Childcare qualification (full and relevant).
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in early years, including 3 years’ in a management or team-leading role, and at least 1 year across multiple settings.
• Experience leading Ofsted inspections, Compliance, Training, Audits.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and health & safety practices.
• Experience managing nursery teams, occupancy, and budgets.
• Ability to manage own diary and workload.
• Deliver high-quality care and learning while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate across more than eight nurseries with Area Managers.
• Drive improvements and ensure consistency across settings.
• Oversee Ofsted readiness and compliance activities.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Ofsted Compliance

EYFS Knowledge

Safeguarding

Audits

Training

Education

Level 3 or above Early Years / Childcare qualification

Job description

JEM Childcare Solutions' client in Leeds is seeking a multi-site Senior Nursery Manager who is passionate about Quality, Compliance and Curriculum across settings. The role covers more than eight nurseries, working alongside Area Managers and reporting to the Operations Director.

Salary is circa £55k plus travel across Leeds and surrounding areas. You will lead Ofsted readiness, EYFS principles, safeguarding and health & safety practices, and manage nursery teams, occupancy and budgets.