Description
We are looking for an experienced and values-driven Area Manager to support and lead a small group of childrens nurseries across the York area.
This is a key leadership role within our organisation. Reporting to the Head of Operations and working closely with the Head of Quality, you will play a vital part in ensuring every nursery delivers exceptional care, outstanding education, and strong operational performance.
Our values are at the centre of everything we do. We are seeking someone who leads with Heart, strives for Excellence, champions Growth, believes in Teamwork, and acts with Responsibility in every decision.
Key Responsibilities
Lead with Heart
* Put children, families and colleagues at the centre of every decision
* Build strong, trusting relationships with Nursery Managers and teams
* Create a culture where people feel valued, supported and empowered
Drive Excellence
* Ensure the highest standards of teaching and education, childcare, compliance and safeguarding
* Work alongside the Head of Quality to embed best practice across all settings
* Monitor KPIs, performance and financial outcomes to achieve exceptional results
* Support nurseries to be inspection-ready and consistently deliver outstanding provision
Champion Growth
* Coach and develop Nursery Managers to reach their full potential
* Support succession planning and talent development across your area
* Encourage continuous improvement and innovation within each setting
Strengthen Teamwork
* Foster collaboration between nurseries, encouraging shared learning and support
* Work closely with senior leaders to align operational and quality priorities
* Promote a respectful, positive and solution-focused culture
Take Responsibility
* Take ownership of performance across your area
* Act with integrity and accountability in all operational decisions
* Ensure robust compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements
Skills, Knowledge And Expertise
The ideal candidate will be an experienced early years leader with a strong track record of multi-site or senior nursery management, combining commercial awareness with genuine passion for delivering outstanding childcare.
You Will Bring
* Significant leadership experience within early years
* Strong knowledge of Ofsted frameworks, safeguarding and compliance
* Experience improving occupancy, financial performance and quality standards
* Confidence in coaching and developing leaders
* A proactive, accountable and solution-focused approach
* A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the York and surrounding area
* A relevant early years qualification (Level 3 minimum; Level 5+ preferred) is desirable.
Benefits
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple nurseries and shape the experience of hundreds of children and families. We offer:
* A competitive salary
* Mileage allowance
* Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
* A collaborative and supportive senior leadership team
* The chance to be part of an organisation driven by Heart, Excellence, Growth, Teamwork and Responsibility
If you are ready to lead with purpose and make a real difference across our York nurseries, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter with details of why this role is a perfect fit for the next step of your career - we look forward to hearing from you!
About Muddy Boots Nursery
Since opening our doors in January 2012, with only a few team members and a handful of children, we have continually worked to build day nurseries with a strong family ethos and home-from-home feel, which have now been enjoyed by over 1000 families and counting.
Here Is How We Do It
* We focus on developing the uniqueness of every child: We work with every child's constantly changing and unique interests to ensure their development is about them, not employing a one-size-fits-all approach
* Our outstanding team builds strong relational bonds with our families, built on quality communication: This ensures our parents have the peace of mind to get on with their busy lives, knowing their child is with a team who know and love them
* We focus on outdoor adventures, always: Muddy Boots isnt just a name, its a daily way of life. We believe in as many outdoor adventures as possible and create amazing outdoor experiences to facilitate them
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