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Nursery Area Manager
Work With Kids
Greater London
On-site
GBP 40,000 - 50,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a passionate Area Manager to lead multiple nursery settings in South London. This full-time role offers the chance to make a real difference in children's lives by supporting nursery managers in achieving operational excellence and high-quality practices. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of EYFS, safeguarding, and compliance, and a commitment to team development. With a warm, family-oriented culture, this opportunity provides a fulfilling career path for those dedicated to nurturing environments where children thrive.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experienced Nursery Manager with multi-site management experience is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and compliance is essential.
Responsibilities
- Support nursery managers to achieve operational excellence and high-quality practice.
- Drive performance, compliance, and Ofsted readiness across all sites.
Skills
Education
Job description
We're recruiting on behalf of a warm, family-run nursery group based in South London, known for creating vibrant, nurturing environments where children thrive.
They are looking for an experienced Area Manager to oversee up to 5 nursery settings, supporting quality improvement, operations, and leadership across the group. This full-time, field-based role offers a unique opportunity to make a genuine impact across multiple nurseries.
Location: South London
Hours: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week
Salary: up to £50,000
Perks: 50% childcare discount, car allowance, private health plan, birthday off, high street discounts, company events & more
- Support nursery managers to achieve operational excellence and high-quality practice
- Drive performance, compliance and Ofsted readiness across all sites
- Provide leadership coaching, training and development
- Step in as Nursery Manager when required
- Act as the Area's Designated Safeguarding Lead and SENCo
- Experienced Nursery Manager (multi-site desirable)
- Passionate about quality and team development
- Strong EYFS, safeguarding & compliance knowledge
- Flexible and confident in a field-based role
If you're a strategic and hands-on leader ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential chat.
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