Regional Support Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Recommend-a-Friend

Travel expenses reimbursed

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Wellbeing day

Counselling support

Pension scheme

Training and career progression

Childcare discounts

Team events and awards

Free on-site parking

Job summary

St George's Nursery is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead and support our East Midlands settings, ensuring outstanding care and safeguarding standards. You will mentor staff, drive EYFS compliance, and contribute to Ofsted readiness.

The role is fixed-term, full-time (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday), with a salary up to £40,000 and benefits designed to reward leadership and professional growth across our group.

Qualifications

• Experience as Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager.
• Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 5 preferred).
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted expectations.
• Willingness 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

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Ofsted standards

Recruitment

Staff development

Travel across settings

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Level 5 Early Years qualification (preferred)

Job description

St George’s Nursery Group has been delivering exceptional childcare and early years education across the East Midlands for over 30 years. Proudly recognised as one of the Top 20 Nursery Groups in 2024, we are passionate about creating nurturing environments where children, families, and staff can thrive.

Location: Across East Midlands.

Contract: Fixed-term

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Salary: up to £40,000 per year.

Benefits

• £1000 Welcome bonus (T&Cs apply)
• £500 Recommend-a-Friend
• Reimbursed travel expenses
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Paid annual Wellbeing Day
• Free confidential wellbeing and counselling support
• Pension contribution scheme
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
• Childcare discounts
• Team socials, and staff appreciation events (Including our annual black-tie awards evening).
• Free parking on site

Your Role

• 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

What We’re Looking For:

• You are an experienced Nursery Manager or strong Deputy Manager ready to progress.
• Hold a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 5 preferred)
• Have excellent knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and Ofsted expectations.
• Are adaptable, organised, and confident working across multiple settings
• Have strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills
• Hold a full UK driving licence and are happy to travel across the East Midlands.

If you’re looking for a rewarding leadership role within a nursery group with a Supportive leadership team and inclusive workplace culture that truly values its people, we would love to hear from you.