Nursery Area Manager

Interim Area Nursery Manager – Glasgow Area
Salary: £50,000 + Company Car + Benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Interim Area Nursery Manager to support and lead a group of up to six nurseries across the Glasgow area. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated early years professional with proven multi-site leadership experience to make a real impact on the quality of early learning and childcare provision.

About the Role
As Interim Area Nursery Manager, you will oversee the operational and educational performance of multiple nursery settings, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance, and learning outcomes for children aged 0–5 years. You will work closely with nursery managers and teams to drive continuous improvement, support staff development, and maintain strong relationships with families and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide effective leadership and support across up to six nursery settings

* Ensure delivery of high-quality early learning and childcare in line with national standards

* Monitor performance, compliance, and safeguarding across all sites

* Mentor and develop nursery managers and their teams

* Drive continuous improvement and implement best practices

* Support with inspections, audits, and regulatory requirements

Essential Requirements

* Proven experience managing multiple sites (minimum of 2 or more settings)

* SCQF Level 9 qualification in Childhood Practice (or equivalent), or currently working towards this in line with SSSC requirements

* At least 2 years’ experience in a leadership role within early years (0–5 years)

* Demonstrable experience leading high-quality early learning and childcare provision

* Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills

* Full UK driving licence

What We Offer

* Competitive salary of £50,000

* Company car

* Opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple settings

* Supportive and collaborative working environment

If you are an experienced early years leader ready to take on a rewarding interim role with regional responsibility, we would love to hear from you