The Role
Manage quality, compliance, curriculum, and operational standards across more than eight nursery settings. Partner with Area Managers and the Operations Director, lead Ofsted inspections, audits, mock inspections, training, safeguarding, and statutory compliance, while supporting nursery teams, occupancy, budgets, and continuous improvement. The role requires a qualified early-years professional with extensive management experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to travel between sites in Leeds and surrounding areas.
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About our Clients
Are you looking for a new challenge and are a multi site experienced Senior Nursery Manager, our clients are looking for an experienced professional who is passionate about Quality, Compliance and Curriculum within Nursery Settings. They are offering c£55k plus travel for this role in the Leeds and surrounding areas. You must be doing a similar role as this is to cover more than 8 settings, working alongside the Area Managers and reporting to the Operations Director.
Requirements
What are Clients are looking for
Essential for the Quality Nursery Manager Role
Level 3 or above Early Years / Childcare qualification (full and relevant)
Minimum 7 years’ experience in early years, including 3 years’ in a management or team-leading role, and at least 1 year as supporting and leading across multiple settings
Experience leading Ofsted inspections, Compliance, Training, Audits
Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and health & safety practices
Experience managing nursery teams, occupancy, and budgets
Ability to manage own diary and workload
Deliver high-quality care and learning while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements
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Ideal Quality Nursery Manager Candidate
Passionate about early years and committed to outstanding outcomes
Confident leader, able to support and guide staff across multiple settings
Experienced in leading a nursery, managing operations, and driving improvements
Experienced in Ofsted Compliance, Supporting and leading Ofsted Inspections
Experienced in Audits and Mock Inspections
Experienced in supporting ongoing training within the nurseries
Proactive, flexible, and committed to maintaining high standards
Builds strong relationships with children, families, and staff
Apply today to lead a nursery as the Nursery Quality Manager and make a real difference in children’s early years!
Benefits
Quality Nursery Manager Benefits and Perks
Company Pension
Employee Discounted Childcare
Employee Assistance Programme
Car Driver
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 7 years of early-years experience
- At least 3 years of management or team-leading experience
- At least 1 year supporting and leading across multiple settings
- Experience leading Ofsted inspections
- Experience with compliance, training, audits, and mock inspections
- Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and health and safety practices
- Experience managing nursery teams, occupancy, and budgets
- Ability to manage own diary and workload
- Ability to deliver high-quality care and learning while meeting statutory requirements
- Valid 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.
