Area Manager

Are you an experienced early years leader who is passionate about developing people and making a real difference?
At Nina's Nurseries, we believe that exceptional childcare starts with exceptional people.
We are looking for a passionate, experienced and inspiring Area Manager to join our senior leadership team, providing operational leadership and support across our seven nursery settings.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys developing others, building strong relationships and creating a positive, collaborative working culture.
The Role
Working closely with our Company Directors and senior leadership team, you will play a key role in strengthening our management teams, maintaining consistently high standards and ensuring our nurseries operate effectively.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing operational leadership across seven nursery settings.
Coaching, mentoring and developing nursery managers and deputies.
Building a strong, collaborative management culture.
Supporting recruitment, staffing and workforce planning.
Monitoring nursery performance, occupancy and operational standards.
Conducting regular nursery visits and operational audits
Ensuring clear communication, accountability and consistency.
Working alongside our Quality Manager to support safeguarding, compliance and continuous improvement.
Identifying and developing future leaders within the business.

We are looking for someone who:
Has significant nursery management experience, ideally across multiple settings.
Has a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification.
Has strong knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.
Is a confident, approachable and supportive leader.
Can motivate, develop and challenge managers constructively.
Is organised, proactive and solutions-focused.
Understands the importance of balancing quality, people and business performance.
Holds a full UK driving licence and can travel between settings.

£42,000 - £45,000 annual salary, depending on experience.
Four-day working week - 40 hours across four days.
A senior leadership position working closely with our Company Directors.
The opportunity to make a genuine difference across seven nurseries.
A supportive, people-focused working environment.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Why Join Nina's Nurseries?
We are proud of the wonderful teams working across our nurseries, and we recognise that strong leadership is essential to helping them succeed.
We want our managers to feel supported, confident and empowered to lead their settings, while working together as one team.
We are looking for someone who shares our values, genuinely cares about people and has the experience and confidence to bring out the best.
If you are an experienced early years leader looking for a rewarding senior management opportunity, we would love to hear from you!
Apply today and become part of the Nina's Nurseries team
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