Nursery Area Manager

Additional Resources; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of early years education is seeking an Area Nursery Manager / Nursery Operations Manager to oversee operations across multiple nursery settings. This role includes providing support and leadership to nursery managers, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and actively contributing to recruitment and training strategies. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in Early Years management and possess a Level 3 qualification or higher in Early Years. A competitive salary of £35,000 along with benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in Early Years management roles.
• Prior experience as Nursery Manager, Regional Nursery Manager, or similar.
• Valid UK driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic operational support to nursery managers.
• Ensure high standards across all settings and promote consistency.
• Lead and mentor nursery managers for performance improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Management

Quality Assurance

Education

Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an Area Nursery Manager / Nursery Operations Manager to join a well-regarded provider of early years education and childcare services, operating a network of nursery settings across the region.

As an Area Nursery Manager / Nursery Operations Manager, you will provide strategic operational support to nursery managers, ensuring high standards across all settings. This full-time role offers a salary of £35,000 and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

• Offering leadership and mentoring to nursery managers to promote consistency and quality across settings
• Visiting nursery locations to identify improvements, share best practices, and implement quality measures
• Supporting complaint resolution and overseeing nursery operations when management is unavailable
• Assisting in implementing changes to policies, procedures, and operational frameworks across all sites
• Deputising for nursery managers where required, and guiding senior staff in best practice leadership
• Collaborating with senior leaders to enhance recruitment, retention, and training strategies
• Supporting curriculum planning and delivery in accordance with the EYFS framework

What we are looking for:

• Experience as a Nursery Area Manager, Nursery Operations Manager, Nursery Manager, Regional Nursery Manager, Nursery Director, Early Years Manager, Multi-Site Nursery Manager, Head of Nurseries Operations, or similar roles
• Prior Early Years management experience
• Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years
• Valid UK driving licence
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Apply now for this exceptional Nursery Area Manager opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.

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