Job Description

Company Overview

At Twizzle Tops Day Nurseries, we are dedicated to partnering with families to provide the best care and education for their children. Our unique nursery locations offer more than standard facilities, ensuring children have access to enriching learning and developmental experiences.

Summary

To lead, support, and develop a group of 9 nurseries, ensuring high standards of care, education, and operational performance. The Area Manager will line manage Nursery Managers to oversee occupancy, staffing levels, budgets, and compliance with company policies and statutory requirements. This role involves regular nursery visits to maintain consistency, drive quality improvement, and support leadership teams in delivering outstanding early years provision.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Operational Oversight

Provide direct line management to Nursery Managers across the group. Monitor and support the effective daily running of each nursery, ensuring high-quality outcomes for children and families. Conduct regular site visits to provide mentoring, quality assurance, and leadership presence.

Occupancy & Business Performance

oMonitor and drive occupancy levels across all nurseries, working with managers to implement effective marketing and retention strategies.

Oversee nursery budgets and financial performance, ensuring profitability in line with agreed targets. Analyse and report on profit and loss (P&L) across the group, identifying opportunities for growth and efficiency.

Staffing & People Management

Oversee staffing levels and structure, ensuring each nursery is appropriately staffed according to legal ratios and operational needs. Support Nursery Managers in recruitment, performance management, training, and retention of staff. Foster a positive and professional culture, promoting staff wellbeing, development, and accountability.

Compliance, Policies & Procedures

Ensure all nurseries are operating in full compliance with Ofsted standards, health and safety legislation, and company policies. Regularly audit and review settings to maintain best practice and identify areas for improvement. Support nursery teams in preparing for Ofsted inspections and maintaining high inspection outcomes.

Strategic Contribution

Contribute to the strategic planning and development of the nursery group. Identify trends, risks, and opportunities in the sector and within the group's nurseries. o Collaborate with other senior leaders to implement improvement plans and innovations.

Join us on an exciting journey where children are at the heart of everything we do -- be part of something truly special.

All roles are subject to suitable references and an enhanced DBS check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 45,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Discounted or free food On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 25/08/2025
Reference ID: Area Manager
Expected start date: 01/10/2025