Nursery Area Manager
il y a 3 jours
London
Nursery Area Manager | Tottenham & Wood Green | Full Time | Working hours are 4045 hours per week, Monday to Friday | £40,000£44,000 + Partnership Success Bonus Whats in it for you? This is an outstanding opportunity to join our client, a thriving, family-run Early Years organisation, as the senior leader across two vibrant North London nurseries. This role offers real autonomy, strategic influence, and the chance to shape their expansion plans for 2026. Why this role stands out: Real Leadership: Directors are seeking a true strategic partner, not another employee High Impact: Clear challenges with measurable successand bonus rewards linked to achievement Expanding Future: Play a central role in our 2026 growth plans Diverse Culture: Staff and children speak over 10 languages, creating an enriching environment Community Legacy: Since 2011, weve supported and nurtured 1,500+ children in North London Agile, Family-Run: No red tapeyour ideas go straight to decision-makers Beautiful Environments: Both sites offer excellent indoor and outdoor learning spaces Your Voice Matters: Influence organisational direction and curriculum development Exceptional Rewards Package Competitive Salary & Bonus: £40,000£44,000 base + up to 25% partnership bonus (potential earnings £55,000+ for exceptional performance) Childcare Benefits: First month free + up to 50% staff discount Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance (Vitality) + bereavement support leave Generous Leave: 31 days holiday, including Christmas closure, plus your birthday off Financial Benefits: Pension contributions + referral bonuses Convenience: Free on-site parking at both settings Are you the right person for the job? Our client is seeking an experienced Area Manager who thrives within dynamic, diverse, community-rooted settings. Essential Requirements: 6+ years in Early Years management with a minimum Level 3 qualification Experience contributing to or achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes Strong safeguarding and Child Protection knowledge Confident decision-maker with strong commercial, administrative, compliance, and record-keeping skills Proven ability to recruit, induct, develop, and supervise high-performing teams Skilled in building professional, trusted relationships with parents and families Leadership Qualities: Strategic thinker capable of delivering occupancy targets without compromising quality Strong understanding of continuous improvement within regulated environments Ensures staff training, qualifications, and compliance are consistently maintained Builds positive, professional relationships with staff and families Desirable: Corporate nursery experience, Paediatric First Aid qualification, management training, or knowledge of government funding processes. What will your role look like? The successful candidate will divide their time between Tottenham HQ (60%) and Wood Green (40%), leading two Ofsted Good settings with a combined capacity of 130+ children. During the first 6 months, you will focus on three strategic priorities: Growth Driver Increase Wood Green occupancy to 7080% (linked to bonus scheme) Lead marketing and community engagement initiatives Learning Excellence Embed strong learning journeys from entry to graduation Implement robust assessment and observation frameworks Support curriculum refinement and development Team Optimisation Lead and develop a diverse team of 20+ staff Improve staffing structures, rotas, and deployment Drive professional development, wellbeing, and retention The Bigger Picture : The Area Manager will lead both settings toward Ofsted Outstanding while strengthening systems to prepare for the organisations expansion in 2026 and beyond . Ready to Lead Their Next Chapter? If you are a high-calibre Early Years professional seeking a role with genuine leadership, influence, and long-term impact, our client would love to hear from you. Your data will be handled in line with GDPR TPBN1_UKTJ