Nursery Area Manager

Posted 1 hour ago by JEM Childcare Solutions

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Hampshire, Southampton, United Kingdom, SO140
Job Description

Full time JEM Childcare Solutions United Kingdom

Posted On 10/08/2026

Job Information

Job Level Senior Management

Early Years

City Southampton

Province Hampshire

Postal Code SO15

salary low £ 52,000.00

salary high £ 55,000.00

Job Description 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.

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
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