Under the direction of the Nursery Manager, the over 3’s Provision Manager will lead a passionate team to create a safe, inspiring, and nurturing environment for children. You’ll be responsible for supporting the day-to-day running of the provision in your designated age group, championing our unique ethos, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape practice and ensure the best possible opportunities for our children. What you’ll be doing… • Supporting the Nursery Manager to Lead and manage all aspects of nursery operations, with particular focus on your designated age group • Deputising in the Manager’s absence alongside our Under 3’s Provision Manager • Driving the delivery of our unique ethos, ensuring every child thrives • Supporting the Nursery Manager to Develop and inspire your team through coaching, training, and performance management • Building strong partnerships with families and the local community • Ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, safeguarding, and Ofsted requirements are met • Supporting the Nursery Manager in monitoring quality and implementing continuous improvement plans Our ideal candidate will have… • Proven leadership experience within early years education • Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (full & relevant) • Forest School qualification and/or experience • Paediatric First Aid certification (12 hours) and a commitment to maintain it • Up-to-date safeguarding knowledge (or willingness to refresh) • Strong organisational and communication skills • A genuine passion for early years education and team development • Ability to lead by example with positivity, empathy, and professionalism • Confidence in leading a team, and implementing operational procedures Benefits • Competitive wage – £15.00 per hour • 20 days annual leave, exclusive of bank holidays - including Christmas closure • 50% childcare discount • Socials & wellbeing – annual parties and team events