Regional Nursery Leader - Support & Ops East Midlands

St. George's Nursery; Leicester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend-a-Friend bonus

Welcome bonus

Travel expenses reimbursed

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing Day

Counselling support

Pension contribution scheme

Career progression opportunities

Childcare discounts

Staff socials and events

Free parking on site

Job summary

St George's Nursery Group in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Regional Support Manager to oversee multiple nursery settings, provide leadership cover, and uphold outstanding care and EYFS standards. You will drive safeguarding, Ofsted readiness, recruitment, and staff development across sites, traveling across the East Midlands with a full UK driving licence.

This role offers a dynamic and rewarding leadership path within a supportive team culture that values people, professional

Qualifications

• Hold a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 5 preferred).
• Experienced Nursery Manager or strong Deputy Manager.
• Excellent knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and Ofsted expectations.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and be happy to travel across the East Midlands.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursery settings in the absence of Nursery Managers across the group.
• Support teams to maintain outstanding care, safeguarding, and EYFS standards.
• Assist with Ofsted readiness, audits, recruitment, and staff development.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and nursery teams.
• Support operational improvements and maintain consistency across settings.
• Act as a role model for St. George's values, culture, and high-quality practice.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Level 5 preferred

Job description

St George's Nursery Group in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Regional Support Manager to oversee multiple nursery settings, provide leadership cover, and uphold outstanding care and EYFS standards. You will drive safeguarding, Ofsted readiness, recruitment, and staff development across sites, traveling across the East Midlands with a full UK driving licence.

This role offers a dynamic and rewarding leadership path within a supportive team culture that values people, professional