JEM Childcare Solutions
Nursery Area Manager
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About Our Clients
Our clients are now looking for a passionate and experienced regional / quality role manager to support up to 11 settings in the Southampton and surrounding areas. You will need to be an experienced senior manager, who has experience in a similar role, supporting the quality, curriculum, Ofsted and outstanding practice within nurseries working alongside the managers and their teams. Based on a 40-hour week, salary is upwards of c£52k plus - depending on experience, together with £5k car allowance, 27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and lots of other goodies with this growing Provider.
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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Requirements
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
- 27 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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