Regional Nursery Manager

Academics; London Borough of Wandsworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £60,000-£70,000

10% performance bonus

Senior regional leadership role

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Central London is seeking an experienced Regional Nursery Manager to lead multiple nursery settings, develop high-performing teams and drive standards. You will oversee day-to-day operations, hold Nursery Managers to account and ensure EYFS/Ofsted compliance across sites.

This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking and commercial acumen to raise performance and culture across Central London.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in multi-site nursery management.
• Strong operational and regulatory knowledge (EYFS, Ofsted).
• Proven ability to develop and lead high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day operational performance of multiple nursery settings.
• Leading, developing, and holding managers accountable for results.
• Ensuring compliance with EYFS, Ofsted and regulatory requirements.
• Shaping performance, culture and quality across Central London settings.

Job description

REGIONAL NURSERY MANAGER

Lead. Inspire. Develop. Drive Excellence.

Location: Central London

Salary: £60,000-£70,000 + 10% Performance Bonus

Start Date: January or February 2027

Are you an accomplished Regional Nursery Manager ready to lead multiple settings, develop high-performing teams and drive exceptional standards across Central London?

We are seeking an experienced, ambitious and results-driven Regional Nursery Manager to take responsibility for a group of nursery settings across Central London.

This is an exciting senior leadership opportunity for someone who combines strong operational management with a genuine passion for early years education. You will play a key role in shaping the performance, culture and quality of multiple settings, ensuring that high standards are not just expected but consistently delivered.

We are looking for a leader with presence, resilience and conviction. Someone who leads from the front, sets clear expectations, challenges underperformance and takes ownership of results.

THE ROLE: YOUR IMPACT

• Overseeing the day-to-day operational performance of multiple nursery settings.
• Leading, managing and holding Nursery Managers accountable for performance and results.
• Developing confident, capable and effective management teams.
• Ensuring compliance with EYFS, Ofsted and all relevant regulatory requirements.
• Monitoring quality, operational standards and overall nursery performance.

THE LEADER WE ARE LOOKING FOR

You will be an established senior childcare professional with significant experience in nursery management, ideally within a multi-site or regional leadership position.

You will bring:

• Proven experience overseeing nursery operations or managing multiple settings.
• A strong, decisive and confident leadership style.
• The ability to challenge, influence and manage senior teams effectively.
• The ability to identify operational challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Strong commercial awareness, organisational skills and decision-making ability.

THE REWARD

In return, you will receive:

• £60,000-£70,000 annual salary, depending on experience.
• 10% performance-related bonus.
• A senior regional leadership position with genuine responsibility and influence.
• The opportunity to shape and improve the performance of multiple nursery settings.
• The chance to develop leadership teams and create a culture of excellence.

This is not an opportunity for someone who simply wants to oversee operations and maintain the status quo.

If you have the leadership strength to inspire teams, the confidence to challenge performance and the experience to drive excellence across multiple nursery settings, we would love to hear from you.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy