* Directorate: Education – Children’s Centres and Family Hubs
* Pay Level: 9, £54,556 - £60,085 (fully inclusive of local weighting allowance)
* Contract Type: permanent
* Working Hours: 37 hours per week
* Location: Children’s Centres/ Family Hubs
What you’ll be doing:
As our Early Years Operational Area Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping exceptional early years provision across multiple settings. You will champion excellence, support and develop nursery leaders, drive performance and continuous improvement, and build strong partnerships with families and stakeholders. You will lead with vision, inspire teams to deliver outstanding care and education, and ensure every early year’s provision operates to the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.
What we offer:
We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever, and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.
We understand that everyone has different needs and circumstances. That’s why we’re committed to offering flexible and hybrid working arrangements that help you achieve the best work‑life balance and accommodate different working patterns.
Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:
* 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2-5 years' service and 33 days after 5 years' service.
* The Local Government Pension Scheme
* Wellbeing initiatives and membership opportunities in employee networks.
* Tax‑free childcare and childcare services
* Season ticket loan to help with the cost of your rail/bus journey to and from work.
Accessibility and Support:
Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. If you require any support throughout the application process or reasonable adjustments for the interview, please contact Recruitment Team at Recruitment@slough.gov.uk. This information will be treated confidentially and used solely to ensure we provide appropriate support throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
Legal and Safeguarding Information:
All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact Recruitment@slough.gov.uk before submitting an application.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If appointed, all posts will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks.
Area Operations Manager – Early Years, Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom. Salary £54,556 to £60,085 per year inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance.
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