Nursery Area Manager


Company:	Lime Tree Nursery
Salary:	£36,000 to £39,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	South Yorkshire
Working pattern:	Field-based
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Oct 2026
Closing date:	13 Nov 2026

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Summary

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, 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 multiple nursery 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!

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