Early Years Operations Manager

Are you an experienced Nursery Manager looking for your next career step?
The Alphabet House Nursery Group, established for over 30 years with 9 nurseries across East and South East London, is seeking an Early Years Operations Manager to support and oversee our nursery settings.

Experience \& Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ recent experience managing multiple nurseries or a large nursery setting, with consistent *Good* or *Outstanding* Ofsted outcomes


• Ideally an Early Years Degree (or equivalent childcare qualification at Level 3 or 4\)


• Primary or Early Years teaching experience is an advantage

• Negotiable, dependent on experience and qualifications

The Early Years Operations Manager will inspire and support our management teams, ensuring the highest standards of care, education, and compliance across our nurseries. We are looking for a team\-focused leader with energy, humour, and a proven ability to drive improvement and excellence.

Background \& Experience

• In\-depth knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and Ofsted requirements


• Strong understanding and practical experience in nursery care, child development, and parenting support


• Experience managing nursery finances and accounts


• Knowledge of relevant legislation, with ability to develop and implement policies and procedures


• Proven success in planning and overseeing high\-quality early years provision


• Current or previous Strong nursery manager looking for the next step, Senior nursery manager or Area/Operations Manager experience in private day care


• Skilled in handling complex people management issues

• Strong leadership and management skills with ability to inspire and motivate others


• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise a complex workload


• Detail\-oriented, accurate, and highly organised with great time management


• Confident decision\-maker, calm under pressure, and able to take ownership


• Skilled in training, developing, and leading staff teams


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• IT literate, with experience using Microsoft Office and nursery management software


• Enthusiastic, innovative, and committed to high\-quality childcare and equal opportunities

At The Alphabet House Nursery Group, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional care and education within a supportive and professional environment. This role is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious nursery leader to take their career to the next level and make a lasting impact across multiple settings.

Job Type: Full\-time

Pay: Up to £47,000\.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London E6 2RW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

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