Nursery room manager

Are you looking for an exciting Nursery Room Manager opportunity in a high-quality Early Years environment based in Hove, East Sussex ?
We are seeking an experienced, confident, and passionate Nursery Room Manager to join our supportive early years team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a leadership role within a nurturing setting where children are encouraged to learn, play, and develop in a stimulating environment. You will lead your room team in delivering outstanding early years care and education, with genuine opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression.
Key Responsibilities: Lead the planning and delivery of high-quality, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework.
Manage and inspire a team of practitioners, ensuring excellent standards of care and education are maintained.
Create a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating environment for all children.
Act as Key Person, overseeing children's learning, development, wellbeing, and care needs.
Monitor, assess, and record children's progress, sharing updates and milestones with parents and carers.
Build strong, trusting relationships with families through clear and effective communication.
Ensure safeguarding, child protection, and health & safety procedures are consistently implemented.
Drive continuous improvement within the room and contribute to the overall success and quality of the nursery.
Support staff development through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
Ideal Candidate: Level 3 qualification or above in Early Years Education (essential).
Significant experience within an Early Years setting, ideally as a Room Leader or Nursery Room Manager.
Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and child protection requirements.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, support, and develop a team.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Passionate about early childhood development and delivering outstanding care and education.
Committed to maintaining the highest professional standards.
Benefits: Competitive salary.
Ongoing professional development and clear career progression opportunities.
Up to 28 days' holiday per year (including bank holidays).
Your birthday off – because you deserve it.
25% childcare discount.
Enhanced family leave and return-to-work support.
Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme and mental health resources.
Financial wellbeing support and access to salary finance options.
Cycle to Work scheme.
Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI).
Access to a comprehensive benefits and wellbeing platform with retail discounts and support tools.
Pension scheme with employer contributions.

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