Nursery Area Manager

JEM Childcare Solutions; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Employee Discounted Childcare

24 days annual leave plus Bank Holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexibility to work around life

Recognition and rewards

Job summary

JEM Childcare Solutions in Gloucester seeks a Senior Nursery / Area Manager to support managers across multiple settings, ensuring quality and safeguarding while driving improvements. The role includes supporting in Ofsted inspections and working with Directors on growth strategies.

A 40-hour, 5-day week is typical, with salary up to £50k depending on experience. You will need extensive EYFS knowledge, leadership experience, and a valid car driving license to manage and travel between settings

Qualifications

• Level 3+ Early Years / Childcare qualification.
• 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 managers in the day-to-day running of settings across multiple sites.
• Assist in safeguarding, curriculum quality, compliance and Ofsted inspections.
• Work with Directors on future growth of the nursery group.

Skills

Car Driver

Leadership

Multi-site experience

Education

Level 3+ Early Years / Childcare qualification

Job description

Full time | JEM Childcare Solutions | United Kingdom

Posted On 29/07/2026

Job Information

Job Level Senior Management

Early Years

City Gloucester

Province Gloucestershire

Postal Code GL7

salary low £ 40,000.00

salary high £ 50,000.00

Job Description

About our Clients

Based in the Gloucester and surrounding area our Clients are looking for an experienced Senior / Area Manager to join the team in supporting the managers in their day to day running of their settings, together with focusing on quality, safeguarding, curriculum, compliance, and supporting in Ofsted Inspections. The role will also be supporting the setting in one of the managers absence, together with working with the Directors in the future growth of the group. Based on a 40 hour 5 day a week role, salary is being offered up to £50k depending on experience with great benefits.

You will need to have experience of multi - site setting support, a car driver, and passionate about supporting the team in the growth of the Nursery Group.

Requirements

What are Clients are looking for

Essential for the Senior Nursery / Area Manager Role

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 as supporting and leading across multiple settings

Experience leading Ofsted inspections

Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and health & safety practices

Experience managing nursery teams, occupancy, and budgets

Deliver high-quality care and learning while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements

Car Driver

Ideal Senior Nursery / Area Manager Candidate

Passionate about early years and committed to outstanding outcomes

Confident leader, able to support and guide staff across multi settings

Experienced in leading a nursery, managing operations, and driving improvements

Proactive, flexible, and committed to maintaining high standards

Builds strong relationships with children, families, and staff

Benefits and Perks

• Company Pension


• Employee Discounted Childcare


• 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Flexibility to work around your life commitments


• Recognition and rewards to say thank you for a job well done