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JEM Childcare Solutions

Nursery Area Manager

Cotswold District
£50k/yr
Posted about 22 hours ago
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Based in the Gloucester and surrounding area, our clients are looking for an experienced Senior / Area Manager to join the team in supporting the managers in their day-to-day running of their settings, together with focusing on quality, safeguarding, curriculum, compliance, and supporting in Ofsted Inspections. The role will also be supporting the setting in one of the managers' absence, together with working with the Directors in the future growth of the group. Based on a 40-hour, 5-day a week role, salary is being offered up to £50k depending on experience with great benefits.

You will need to have experience of multi-site setting support, a car driver, and be passionate about supporting the team in the growth of the Nursery Group.

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What Our 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 multiple 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

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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
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Skills

Early years management
Multi-site management
Safeguarding
Ofsted inspection preparation
EYFS curriculum
Health and safety
Budget management
Team leadership
Occupancy management
Staff development
Strategic planning
Compliance management

Location

Cotswold District, England, United Kingdom

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