Job Description
Posted Friday 19 December 2025 at 06:00
At Grandir UK, we are committed to delivering the highest standards of care, education, and learning. We are seeking an experienced Early Learning and Training Manager to lead our Early Learning and Training Partners and support nurseries to achieve Strong and Exceptional outcomes in line with our Quality Strategy.
This is a senior, field-based role with a strong focus on quality, safeguarding, compliance, leadership, and inspection readiness, supporting nurseries and leaders across the business.
About the Role
As the Early Learning and Training Manager, you will lead and develop the Early Learning and Training Partner team while working closely with Nursery Managers, Regional Managers, and senior leaders. You will play a key role in embedding high-quality Early Years practice, supporting nurseries requiring intensive or targeted support, and driving continuous improvement across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, line manage, and develop the Early Learning and Training Partners, including 1:1s, performance management, wellbeing support, and annual leave approvals
Monitor Health, Safety and Safeguarding compliance in line with EYFS Welfare Requirements and company policies
Work in partnership with Regional Managers to support intensive support nurseries, particularly where leadership is newly appointed or acting
Support opportunity nurseries to develop high-quality education and care and achieve Strong and Exceptional inspection outcomes
Deliver Early Years training programmes, measuring impact and providing hands‑on coaching, mentoring, and role modelling
Support the creation of exceptional learning environments, continuous provision, and inspiring teaching and learning opportunities
Ensure all staff complete mandatory compliance training
Monitor and support effective SEND provision in line with the SEND strategy
Actively contribute to the Early Years Board, implementing strategy and priority objectives
Prepare nurseries for inspection and attend Ofsted inspections where required
Support leaders in resolving parent concerns when necessary
Complete annual Compliance & Regulatory Assessments across up to 12 assigned nurseries
Maintain accurate record keeping and reporting
Keep professional knowledge and CPD up to date
Act as a key representative of Grandir UK, modelling company values and GrandStandards at all times
What We’re Looking For
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
Proven experience delivering Outstanding-level Early Years practice
Previous team leadership experience
Strong knowledge of EYFS and the Ofsted Inspection Framework
Minimum 2 years’ experience within the Early Years sector
Ability and willingness to travel regularly
Ability to commit to 12-week nursery support blocks
EYT, EYPS, or equivalent higher-level Early Years or teaching qualification
Train the Trainer qualification
Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills
Confident influencing senior stakeholders and building effective relationships
Child‑centred, values‑led approach
Calm, decisive, and objective under pressure
Strong problem‑solving and judgement
Agile and responsive to change
Accountable for improving quality and outcomes
INDUQ
Join us and enjoy ahost of attractive benefits including:
* Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a Cash bonus
* Generous discount on childcare
* Total 31 days annual leave inc bank hol (FTE) - Includes an extra 3 days annual leave over the Christmas period
* ‘Wellbeing Day’ – an extra day off just for you
* Access to an employee benefits portal, which includes discounts at 100’s of online high street stores, turning points into cash
* 24/7 remote GP appointments
* Claim cash back on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy
* 'May I say thank you' for the month of May to appreciate the hard work and dedication of staff teams
* Working for a business that has received'Great Place To Work' certification, putting people at the core of what we do
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