Nursery Area Manager

PinkWorm Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Job summary

An independent group of children's nurseries in the Midlands is seeking an exceptional Area Manager to lead and develop their operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for mentoring Nursery Managers, ensuring high standards, compliance, and inspirational teaching across multiple locations. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Nursery Managers or current Area Managers aiming for a rewarding challenge in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. Flexible working options available.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 Early Years qualification (minimum) or Early Years degree or QBE.
• Good understanding of EYFS, safeguarding, and Ofsted frameworks.
• Proactive, solution-focused mindset and natural leadership style.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading, mentoring, and inspiring Nursery Managers across 5 settings.
• Driving quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Supporting recruitment and professional development.
• Providing guidance during challenges.
• Embedding a positive culture focused on children’s outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Child safeguarding

Knowledge of EYFS

Solution-focused mindset

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or Early Years degree

Job description

Package £42,000 - £57,000 pro rata doe and interview

Ready for your next step in Early Years leadership?

Our client, a highly respected and long-established independent group of five children’s day nurseries, is recruiting an exceptional Area Manager to lead and develop their Midlands (Leicestershire) region.

This is the perfect opportunity for:

✅ Experienced Nursery Managers ready to progress into multi-site leadership

✅ Current Area / Regional / Group Managers seeking a fresh, rewarding challenge

As Area Manager, you will play a pivotal part in shaping outstanding early years experiences. You’ll work closely with Nursery Managers and their teams, ensuring high standards, compliance, and inspirational teaching across every setting.

This role offers autonomy, variety, and the chance to influence the success of a close-knit early years group.

What You’ll Be Doing

🔹 Leading, mentoring, and inspiring Nursery Managers across 5 settings

🔹 Driving quality, compliance, and continuous improvement (EYFS & Ofsted)

🔹 Supporting recruitment, performance, and professional development

🔹 Providing hands-on guidance during challenges and key operational moments

🔹 Embedding a positive culture focused on children’s outcomes and staff wellbeing

What We’re Looking For

You will thrive in this role if you are:

✅ An experienced Nursery Manager ready for multi-site responsibility

or

✅ An established Area/Regional Manager seeking a new opportunity

And you bring:

• A Level 3 Early Years qualification (minimum) or Early Years degree or QBE
• Good understanding of EYFS, safeguarding, and Ofsted frameworks
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset and natural leadership style
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking, independent group that genuinely values its people.

Flexible working / hours - min of 25 hours (term time available)

Nursery Manager role

We are also recruiting for a Nursery Manager for a brand new purpose built nursery in Leicester - this would suit a experienced Nursery Manager or a Senior / Deputy looking for their next step

How to Apply

If you're passionate about Early Years leadership and ready to shape the future of a growing nursery group, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or message us directly for a confidential conversation.