Nursery Area Manager / Senior Nursery Manager

Additional Resources Ltd.; Alton, Liss; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Free onsite parking

Free hot lunches

Employee discount

Company pension

Company events

Sick pay

Company uniform

Mentoring

Training

Job summary

Additional Resources Ltd. is seeking an experienced Nursery Area Manager to oversee two Hampshire nurseries, Alton and Liss, providing hands-on leadership across both sites.

You will coach managers, drive high standards in childcare and EYFS delivery, and ensure safeguarding and regulatory compliance while managing staff and resources. The role offers a £55k per annum ceiling, with progression potential and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a nursery or early years environment.
• Proven nursery management and leadership experience.
• A Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Excellent safeguarding, health and safety and regulatory knowledge.
• Experience supporting and developing nursery teams and managers.
• Background working with children with SEN.
• Interest in Forest School and outdoor learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and leadership support across Alton and Liss nurseries.
• Coach and develop Nursery Managers and wider teams.
• Ensure high standards of childcare, education and EYFS delivery across both settings.
• Monitor performance and support managers with priorities.
• Manage staffing, rotas and resources effectively.
• Support recruitment, induction and ongoing development of nursery teams.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety and regulatory compliance.
• Support preparation for Ofsted inspections and follow-up actions.
• Track children's learning, development and wellbeing and maintain records.
• Build strong relationships with parents, staff and the wider nursery community.
• Lead outdoor learning and Forest School activities.

Skills

Nursery management

Leadership

Staff development

Two-site leadership

EYFS knowledge

SEN experience

Forest School interest

Education

A Level 3 Early Years qualification

Early Years degree or equivalent

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Nursery Area Manager / Senior Nursery Manager to join an established childcare provider, taking responsibility for two nursery settings across Alton and Liss, Hampshire.

As a Nursery Area Manager / Senior Nursery Manager, you will provide leadership and operational oversight across both settings, supporting the nursery management teams to deliver consistently high standards of childcare, education and safeguarding.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Nursery Manager looking to progress into a multi-site leadership position, or an existing Area Manager seeking a role where they can have a genuine impact across two settings.

This full-time permanent position offers a salary of up to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience, together with an excellent range of benefits.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing operational and leadership support across the Alton and Liss nurseries.
• Supporting, coaching and developing Nursery Managers and their wider teams.
• Ensuring consistently high standards of childcare, education and EYFS delivery across both settings.
• Monitoring nursery performance and supporting managers with operational priorities.
• Ensuring staffing levels, rotas and resources are effectively managed.
• Supporting recruitment, induction, training and ongoing development of nursery teams.
• Ensuring safeguarding, health and safety and regulatory requirements are consistently maintained.
• Supporting both settings in maintaining high standards in preparation for and following Ofsted inspections.
• Monitoring childrens learning, development and wellbeing and ensuring appropriate systems and records are maintained.
• Building strong relationships with parents, staff and the wider nursery communities.
• Supporting the delivery and development of outdoor learning and Forest School activities.
• Travelling regularly between the Alton and Liss settings to provide visible, hands-on leadership.

Candidates from the following backgrounds will be considered:

• Nursery Area Manager, Senior Nursery Manager, Area Nursery Manager, Regional Nursery Manager, Area Manager, Multi-Site Nursery Manager, Nursery Operations Manager, Nursery Manager, Childcare Manager, Early Years Manager, EYFS Manager or similar.

What we are looking for:

• Strong experience working within a nursery or early years environment.
• Proven nursery management and leadership experience.
• A Level 3 Early Years qualification, Early Years degree or equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Excellent knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety and regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting and developing nursery teams and managers.
• Background working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• An interest in Forest School and outdoor learning.
• A hands-on leadership style with the ability to work effectively across two settings.
• A full UK driving licence and valid DBS.

Whats on offer:

• Salary up to £55,000 per annum
• Generous annual leave, with additional leave available.
• Paid time off for your birthday.
• Free onsite parking.
• Free hot lunches or discounted food.
• Employee discount.
• Company pension.
• Company events.
• Sick pay.
• Company uniform.
• Ongoing mentoring, training and professional development.

Previous multi-site experience would be advantageous.

Experienced Nursery Managers ready to take the next step in their career will also be considered.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Nursery Manager to take the next step into an Area Manager position, overseeing two established Hampshire nurseries while supporting their teams to deliver exceptional early years care and education.

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