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Nursery Area Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Southampton - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
11 August 2026 (7 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
8 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
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 c52k 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.
Requirements
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 childrens early years!
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
Required Skills:
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
