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Nursery Area Manager / Senior Nursery Manager

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An exciting opportunity for an experienced Nursery Area Manager / Senior Nursery Manager
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Nursery Area Manager / Senior Nursery Manager to join an established childcare provider, taking responsibility for two nursery settings across Alton and Liss, Hampshire.
As a Nursery Area Manager / Senior Nursery Manager, you will provide leadership and operational oversight across both settings, supporting the nursery management teams to deliver consistently high standards of childcare, education and safeguarding.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Nursery Manager looking to progress into a multi-site leadership position, or an existing Area Manager seeking a role where they can have a genuine impact across two settings.
This full-time permanent position offers a salary of up to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience, together with an excellent range of benefits.
You Will Be Responsible For
- Providing operational and leadership support across the Alton and Liss nurseries.
- Supporting, coaching and developing Nursery Managers and their wider teams.
- Ensuring consistently high standards of childcare, education and EYFS delivery across both settings.
- Monitoring nursery performance and supporting managers with operational priorities.
- Ensuring staffing levels, rotas and resources are effectively managed.
- Supporting recruitment, induction, training and ongoing development of nursery teams.
- Ensuring safeguarding, health and safety and regulatory requirements are consistently maintained.
- Supporting both settings in maintaining high standards in preparation for and following Ofsted inspections.
- Monitoring children's learning, development and wellbeing and ensuring appropriate systems and records are maintained.
- Building strong relationships with parents, staff and the wider nursery communities.
- Supporting the delivery and development of outdoor learning and Forest School activities.
- Travelling regularly between the Alton and Liss settings to provide visible, hands-on leadership.
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Candidates From The Following Backgrounds Will Be Considered
- Nursery Area Manager
- Senior Nursery Manager
- Area Nursery Manager
- Regional Nursery Manager
- Area Manager
- Multi-Site Nursery Manager
- Nursery Operations Manager
- Nursery Manager
- Childcare Manager
- Early Years Manager
- EYFS Manager or similar.
What We Are Looking For
- Strong experience working within a nursery or early years environment.
- Proven nursery management and leadership experience.
- A Level 3 Early Years qualification, Early Years degree or equivalent.
- Strong working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Excellent knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety and regulatory requirements.
- Experience supporting and developing nursery teams and managers.
- Background working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
- An interest in Forest School and outdoor learning.
- A hands-on leadership style with the ability to work effectively across two settings.
- A full UK driving licence and valid DBS.


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Previous multi-site experience would be advantageous. Experienced Nursery Managers ready to take the next step in their career will also be considered.
What's On Offer
- Salary up to £55,000 per annum
- Generous annual leave, with additional leave available.
- Paid time off for your birthday.
- Free onsite parking.
- Free hot lunches or discounted food.
- Employee discount.
- Company pension.
- Company events.
- Sick pay.
- Company uniform.
- Ongoing mentoring, training and professional development.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Nursery Manager to take the next step into an Area Manager position, overseeing two established Hampshire nurseries while supporting their teams to deliver exceptional early years care and education.
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