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 hr 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 passionate about supporting the team in the growth of the Nursery Group.
What are 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 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 Senior Nursery Manager / Area Manager and make a real difference in children’s early years!
Pay: £52,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Southampton, Hampshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Nursery: 6 years (preferred)
- Early childhood education: 6 years (preferred)
- Childcare: 6 years (preferred)
- Management: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Southampton (Hampshire)
