The Role
Support nursery settings across Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire by covering managers, improving operations, maintaining consistent standards, and preparing teams for Ofsted inspections. The role oversees quality care, safeguarding, EYFS compliance, curriculum, staffing, occupancy, budgets, and health and safety across multiple sites. It requires a qualified early-years professional with management experience, strong leadership skills, a full driving licence, and commitment to outstanding outcomes for children, families, and staff.
Summary Generated by Built In
About our Clients
Our clients are a growing provider and are looking for Regional Support Managers to support within the areas, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire. Working alongside the Operations Manager, you will support in nurseries where needed, cover managers in their absence, support within settings on operational improvements and maintain consistency throughout the settings you are supporting. Assist with Ofsted audits, and readiness, supporting teams to maintain outstanding care, safeguarding ad EYFS Standards focusing on quality, curriculum and compliance.
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 c£40k depending on experience, together with a joining bonus.
Requirements
What are Clients are
looking for
Essential for the Support Nursery Manager Role
Level 3 or above Early Years / Childcare qualification (full and relevant)
Minimum 4 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 Support Nursery 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 Support Nursery 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
- Minimum 4 years of experience in early years
- 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 compliance with statutory requirements
- Car driver
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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.
