The Role
Manage and support nursery managers across multiple settings in Nottingham, Northampton, and surrounding areas. Responsibilities include overseeing quality, safeguarding, curriculum, compliance, budgets, occupancy, team performance, and Ofsted inspections. The role requires leadership across multiple nursery sites, ensuring high-quality early years care and learning while supporting growth and statutory compliance.
Summary Generated by Built In
About our Clients
This lovely growing Nursery Provider is now looking for a Nursery Area Manager to support settings based in the Nottingham, Northampton and surrounding areas. Working alongside the COO and Directors you will manage and support the Nursery Managers in their day to day running of their settings, together with focusing on quality, safeguarding, curriculum, compliance, and supporting in Ofsted Inspections.
You will need to have experience of multi - site setting support, a car driver, and passionate about supporting the team in the growth of the Nursery Group. Salary is up to £60k depending on experience.
Requirements
What are Clients are
looking for
Essential for the Senior Nursery / Area Manager Role
Level 3 or above Early Years / Childcare qualification (full and relevant)
Minimum 6 years’ experience in early years, including 2 years’ in a
management or team-leading role, and at least 1 year as supporting and
leading across multiple settings
Experience leading Ofsted inspections
Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and health & safety practices
Experience managing nursery teams, occupancy, and budgets
Deliver high-quality care and learning while ensuring compliance
with statutory requirements
Car Driver
Ideal Senior Nursery / Area Manager Candidate
Passionate about early years and committed to outstanding outcomes
Confident leader, able to support and guide staff across multi settings
Experienced in leading a nursery, managing operations, and driving improvements
Proactive, flexible, and committed to maintaining high standards
Builds strong relationships with children, families, and staff
Apply today to lead a nursery as the Senior Nursery Manager /
Area Manager and make a real difference in children’s early years!
Benefits
Nursery Senior / Area Manager Benefits
and Perks
Company Pension
Employee Discounted Childcare
24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
Employee Assistance Programme
Flexibility to work around your life commitments
Recognition and rewards to say thank you for a job well done
Skills Required
- Level 3 or above full and relevant Early Years or Childcare qualification
- At least 6 years of early years experience
- At least 2 years of management or team-leading experience
- At least 1 year supporting and leading across multiple settings
- Experience leading Ofsted inspections
- Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and health and safety practices
- Experience managing nursery teams, occupancy, and budgets
- Experience delivering high-quality care and learning while ensuring statutory compliance
- Valid car driver
- Passion for early years and commitment to outstanding outcomes
- Confident leadership across multiple settings
- Experience leading a nursery, managing operations, and driving improvements
- Proactive, flexible, and committed to maintaining high standards
- Ability to build strong relationships with children, families, and staff
Am I A Good Fit?
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.
Success! Refresh the page to see how your skills align with this role.
The Company
What We Do
JEM Childcare Solutions is a UK-based specialist recruitment agency focused on the Early Years sector. It provides bespoke recruitment services for nurseries and Early Years professionals at all levels, helping childcare providers find suitable staff and candidates find appropriate roles. Based in Reigate, Surrey, the company works with nursery providers across London, the Home Counties, the wider UK, and selected international markets.
