Area Operations Manager - Early Years
at Slough Borough Council Armed Forces Covenant Disability Confident Employer UK Skilled Worker Employer Defence Employer Recognition Bronze
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- Directorate: Children Services
- Pay Level: 9, £56,354 - £62,066 (fully inclusive of local weighting allowance)
- Contract Type: permanent
- Working Hours: 37 hours per week
- Location: Children's Centres/ Family Hubs
- DBS requirement: Enhanced The closing date for applications is midnight on 6th November 2026. Interviews will be held week commencing 16th November 2026. What You'll Be Doing As our Early Years Operational Area Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping exceptional early years provision across multiple settings. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and driven professional to lead with vision, inspire teams to deliver outstanding care and education, and ensure every early year's provision operates to the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance. You will champion excellence, support and develop nursery leaders, drive performance and continuous improvement, and build strong partnerships with families and stakeholders. If you are a strategic thinker with a genuine passion for giving children the very best start in life, this is your chance to make a lasting impact across our early year's community. Our Council Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment, and we would love you to join us in our mission! All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute to delivering services to local people - either directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous, and healthy lives. What We Offer We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever, and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1st April each year, subject to six months service in the post, until the maximum spinal column point of the level has been reached. The payment of annual increments is not automatic and is subject to satisfactory performance as assessed by your director. Alongside a Competitive Salary, We Provide
- 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years' service and 33 days after 5 years' service.
- The Local Government Pension Scheme
- Ability to engage with wellbeing initiatives and the opportunity to be a member of our various employee networks, which are key to ensuring we celebrate and promote equality.
- Tax-free childcare and childcare services
- Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to and from work. Accessibility And Support This information will be treated confidentially and used solely to ensure we provide appropriate support throughout the recruitment process and beyond. Slough Borough Council offers a variety of staff networks for you to be part of. Networks represent our diverse staff groups and come together to help the organisation be a place where our people can feel included and thrive. Follow the link HERE to learn more. Right To Work And Checks All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, Applications are welcomed from qualified candidates who require visa sponsorship How We Recruit At Slough Borough Council Our 8 Core Skills ⭐ At Slough Borough Council, we're moving Forward Together. We believe in our people, our purpose, and our progress. We've created a unified set of core skills to help you understand what we value and will form part of your interview with us. How To Apply Please click on the Apply button below to submit your application. Join our team at Slough Borough Council and help accelerate our journey of transformation and growth! The Council reserves the right to close adverts early should we receive a number of suitable applications. Join Slough Borough Council – Move Forward Together!
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