Nursery Area Manager

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