Regional Nursery Leader: Drive Excellence Across Nurseries

Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd; Bromley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance or Company Car

Annual performance related bonus up to

Comprehensive pension scheme

£500 referral bonus

Job summary

Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd is seeking an experienced Regional Nursery Manager to lead a group of nurseries, ensuring outstanding early years education and strong commercial performance.

You will work closely with Nursery Managers and senior leaders to drive quality across the region, coach leaders, and shape regional strategies while maintaining compassionate, child-centred practice across all settings.

Qualifications

• Full and Relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Education, Early Childhood Studies or a related discipline.
• Significant leadership experience within the early years sector.
• Proven success leading across multiple settings.
• Proven experience as a Nursery Manager or equivalent senior leadership role, demonstrating sustained high performance.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS, child development, safeguarding and regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading quality improvement initiatives and supporting successful inspection outcomes.
• Demonstrable experience coaching and developing leaders and teams.
• Strong understanding of nursery operations, including commercial performance, workforce planning and KPI management.
• Ability to analyse data and translate insights into practical action plans.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and leading through change.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across the region.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement across all nurseries, ensuring the highest standards of education and care.
• Oversee compliance with safeguarding, EYFS, and other regulatory requirements, ensuring robust safeguarding processes in every setting.
• Support Nursery Managers in preparing for inspections, monitoring action plans, and sharing best practices to achieve Exceptional ratings.
• Collaborate with the Education Team to evaluate curriculum delivery, child development tracking, and the effectiveness of the key person approach.
• Lead initiatives that promote innovation, sustainability, and excellence across all settings.
• Inspire and support Nursery Managers to lead their teams effectively, promoting collaboration and alignment with organisational goals.
• Serve as a role model for Nursery Managers, championing the Fennies DNA and Curriculum and demonstrating resilience, professionalism, and integrity.
• Ensure Nursery Managers are effectively managing their teams, adhering to statutory requirements, and maintaining outstanding performance.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to Nursery Managers, helping them develop as leaders and navigate challenges confidently.
• Lead performance reviews and ensure KPIs for all nurseries within your region align with organisational goals.
• Maintain clear, transparent, and professional communication with Nursery Managers, parents, and senior leaders.
• Cascade key updates from senior leadership to Nursery Managers, ensuring consistent messaging across all nurseries.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including external agencies and community partners, to enhance nursery reputation and effectiveness.
• Foster open channels for feedback and address escalations promptly while ensuring safeguarding confidentiality.
• Encourage recognition of achievements across nurseries and celebrate team successes
• Ensure all nurseries maintain a safe and secure environment, compliant with health and safety policies and audits.
• Monitor risk assessments, attendance records, and incident logs, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting.
• Support Nursery Managers in managing premises and grounds to ensure cleanliness, security, and suitability for children and staff.
• Provide guidance to Nursery Managers on dietary needs, medical care, and First Aid compliance, ensuring staff are appropriately trained.
• Ensure Nursery Managers and their teams complete all mandatory training and stay up-to-date with professional development opportunities.
• Identify training needs across nurseries and collaborate with Learning and Development to design targeted sessions.
• Lead and participate in regional and manager meetings to align strategies and share best practices.
• Monitor the impact of training on nursery operations and quality, making recommendations for improvements where needed.

Skills

Leadership experience

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Communication

Coaching and developing leaders

Stakeholder management

Travel willingness

Education

Level 3 Early Years / Education qualification

Level 6 Leadership qualification (Desirable)

Job description

Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd is seeking an experienced Regional Nursery Manager to lead a group of nurseries, ensuring outstanding early years education and strong commercial performance.

You will work closely with Nursery Managers and senior leaders to drive quality across the region, coach leaders, and shape regional strategies while maintaining compassionate, child-centred practice across all settings.