Early Years Manager
Location: Aylestone
Salary: Upto £40000
Hours: Full-time, permanent
Our client, a well-established early years setting, is seeking an experienced and committed Early Years Manager to lead the nursery’s day-to-day operations and ensure outstanding standards of care and education.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader who is passionate about early childhood development, team management, and creating a positive, high-quality learning environment.
The Role
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Lead and manage the nursery in line with EYFS, safeguarding and regulatory requirements
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Support, motivate and develop the staff team through effective leadership
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Maintain high standards of practice, care and compliance across the setting
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Oversee staffing, ratios, rotas and performance management
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Build strong relationships with parents, carers and external professionals
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Prepare for and manage inspections, audits and quality assurance processes
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Contribute to occupancy, budgets and the smooth running of the nursery
The Ideal Candidate
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Holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
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Proven experience in an Early Years Manager, Deputy Manager or similar leadership role
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Strong understanding of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements
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Confident people manager with excellent communication skills
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Organised, professional and solutions-focused
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Passionate about delivering high-quality early education
Benefits
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Competitive salary
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Supportive ownership and senior leadership
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Ongoing training and professional development
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Clear progression opportunities
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Company pension scheme
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Generous holiday entitlement
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Discounted childcare (where applicable)
If you’re an experienced early years leader looking for your next challenge in a supportive and well-run setting, we would be delighted to hear from you