Salary
💰 £30,992 - £41,038 per year
About the role
- Support the Nursery Manager in overseeing all aspects of nursery operations
- Lead and develop your team to consistently deliver the N Curriculum through play-based learning
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and Ofsted requirements
- Manage team rotas, performance, and ongoing development through coaching and mentoring
- Monitor and improve quality standards across the nursery
- Build strong, trusted relationships with children, families, and team
- Oversee smooth daily routines and exceptional care environments
- Act as a senior point of contact in the absence of the Nursery Manager
- Contribute to recruitment, inductions, and team engagement initiatives
Requirements
- Proven experience in a leadership role within an early years environment
- Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (full & relevant)
- Paediatric First Aid (12 hours) and a willingness to maintain certification
- Up-to-date safeguarding knowledge or willingness to refresh
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Passion for early years education and a commitment to high standards
- A proactive, positive, and solution-focused approach
- Ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve their best