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I joined Class People in November 2025, with 10 years in recruitment behind me- I have a background specialising in full-cycle hiring across education, care, trauma, SEN, SEMH, and estate agency sectors. I've worked in both internal and agency settings, bringing a well-rounded approach to talent strategy. I am a talented recruitment professional who has recruited CEOs to Directors and down to front line operational staff.
Currently I work for Class People as a People Development and Progression Lead. I am passionate about empowering individuals to grow and thrive, enabling them to reach their best potential. Designing and delivering training initiatives, mentoring the team to enhance performance driving a culture of accountability, progression and purpose. With a background in recruitment, leadership and people focused industries, I bring a deep understanding of how to nurture talent and unlock potential. I pride myself on ensuring people feel valued, seen and supported in achieving their goals and ambitions.

Annie Humphris

Area Manager &ndash; Early Years | Southeast and East
Up to &pound;57,000 + &pound;6,000 Car Allowance + &pound;5,000 Welcome Bonus
Are you an experienced Early Years leader looking for your next challenge?
We're supporting a leading national childcare provider to recruit an Area Manager across the East and Southeast, overseeing multiple nursery settings and driving excellence in quality, compliance, occupancy and team development.
The Role
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<li data-section-id="v8n6pq" data-start="425" data-end="486">Lead and support a portfolio of nurseries across the region</li>
<li data-section-id="z6el2k" data-start="487" data-end="544">Coach and develop Nursery Managers and leadership teams</li>
<li data-section-id="1tlm72z" data-start="545" data-end="613">Drive outstanding outcomes in quality, safeguarding and compliance</li>
<li data-section-id="1dzk9g3" data-start="614" data-end="666">Support occupancy growth and financial performance</li>
<li data-section-id="177m587" data-start="667" data-end="727">Champion continuous improvement and operational excellence</li>
<li data-section-id="19e2rp8" data-start="728" data-end="799">Build a positive culture focused on children, families and colleagues</li>
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What We're Looking For
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<li data-section-id="17e1es0" data-start="828" data-end="898">Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare (Degree desirable)</li>
<li data-section-id="13u22tr" data-start="899" data-end="983">Significant senior leadership experience within a multi-site childcare environment</li>
<li data-section-id="cmdtn1" data-start="984" data-end="1054">Strong knowledge of Ofsted, safeguarding and compliance requirements</li>
<li data-section-id="1n6ddxy" data-start="1055" data-end="1104">Proven experience leading high-performing teams</li>
<li data-section-id="ooilsd" data-start="1105" data-end="1188">Commercially aware with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</li>
<li data-section-id="1938lqf" data-start="1189" data-end="1214">Full UK driving licence</li>
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What's On Offer
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<li data-section-id="1mgotjz" data-start="1236" data-end="1258">Salary up to &pound;57,000</li>
<li data-section-id="13b9vnl" data-start="1259" data-end="1281">&pound;6,000 car allowance</li>
<li data-section-id="19vqou5" data-start="1282" data-end="1304">&pound;5,000 welcome bonus</li>
<li data-section-id="1nuq3sh" data-start="1305" data-end="1411">The opportunity to join a well-established, growing organisation with a strong reputation in Early Years</li>
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If you're passionate about making a difference to children's outcomes while leading and developing exceptional nursery teams, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential conversation.