We're Hiring a Nursery Area Manager Location: Covering South Yorkshire Type: Full-Time | Permanent Salary: £36,000–£39,000 DOE Travel Allowance Perks: Car allowance, CPD training, leadership retreats, wellness days, childcare discounts & more! Lime Tree Nursery is a family-run business with eight nurseries across South Yorkshire and North Notts. We are dedicated to providing a nurturing, home-from-home environment for children from birth to five years, fostering curiosity and child-led learning through The Curiosity Approach. Our fully qualified practitioners are committed to inspiring creativity, independence, and a love for learning. Due to expansion and opening new nurseries, we are looking for an experienced and passionate Nursery Area Manager to lead 3 of our settings. The role As our new Nursery Area Manager, you’ll be the glue that keeps our settings strong, smiling, and successful. You will; Support, coach, and inspire Nursery Managers to deliver exceptional care and education Ensure each nursery shines brightly, meeting (and exceeding!) Ofsted and EYFS standards Monitor performance, quality, and compliance across the region Lead on audits, action planning, and all things strategy Be the go-to for safeguarding, people development, and parent partnerships Travel regularly between sites – you’re never stuck behind a desk! What We’re Looking For: ✅ A qualified Early Years pro (Level 3 minimum) ✅ Proven leadership across multiple nursery settings ✅ A confident communicator, motivator and mentor ✅ Dedication to quality, safety, and creating warm, inspiring environments ✅ Able to juggle KPIs, team dynamics and be a passionate team player ✅ Driver’s licence & flexibility to travel Why Join Us? A team-first culture where ideas, fun, and kindness matter Access to leadership coaching, and career progression within a growing company Regular Area Manager meetups A real chance to make an impact in young children’s lives and in your career Celebrations, including meals out for achieving Outstanding Ofsted rating Competitive salary (dependent on experience and qualifications)* Staff events and team-building opportunities If you’re ready to make a real difference every single day and want to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking nursery group where your ideas and enthusiasm are valued, we’d love to hear from you!