Operations Manager – Multi-Site Early Years Provision (Maternity Contract with Potential to Become Permanent)
Location: Wimbledon (overseeing 3 nurseries)
Hours: 4 days per week, 30–40 hours
Salary: £45,000–£50,000 per annum
Contract: Maternity cover, all-year-round, with the possibility of becoming permanent
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Operations Manager to oversee three nurseries in the Wimbledon area. This position is offered as a maternity contract, with a strong possibility of becoming a permanent role for the right candidate as our organisation continues to grow.
About the Role
You will provide hands-on operational leadership across all three sites, supporting managers, developing staff, and ensuring consistently high standards of care, education, and compliance. This is a varied and rewarding role for a confident leader who enjoys working closely with teams and driving quality across multiple settings.
Key Responsibilities
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Oversee daily operations and quality across three nurseries
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Serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for all settings
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Spend time at each site, offering hands-on support
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Lead, train, and mentor staff teams across the nurseries
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Organise INSET days, staff training, and parent events
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Support curriculum planning
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Ensure compliance with EYFS, safeguarding, and Ofsted requirements
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Contribute to organisational development, including upcoming new settings
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Build strong and positive relationships with parents, staff, and external partners
About You
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Minimum 2 years’ experience managing early years settings
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Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and operational standards
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Confident leadership skills with a supportive, collaborative approach
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Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills
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Able to work flexibly across three Wimbledon-based nurseries
What We Offer
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Competitive salary of up to £50,000
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4-day working week, 30–40 hours per week
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All-year-round role with Christmas closure + bank holidays
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Supportive team culture and strong leadership infrastructure
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Opportunity to influence and develop multiple high-quality early years settings
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Maternity contract with genuine potential to transition to a permanent post
If you’re a passionate and experienced early years leader ready for a multi-site role with room for long-term progression, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and make a meaningful impact across our nurseries