Early Years Manager

Position: Early Years Manager (Permanent)
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

* Lead and manage the nursery in line with EYFS, safeguarding and regulatory requirements

* Support, motivate and develop the staff team through effective leadership

* Maintain high standards of practice, care and compliance across the setting

* Oversee staffing, ratios, rotas and performance management

* Build strong relationships with parents, carers and external professionals

* Prepare for and manage inspections, audits and quality assurance processes

* Contribute to occupancy, budgets and the smooth running of the nursery

The Ideal Candidate

* Holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)

* Proven experience in an Early Years Manager, Deputy Manager or similar leadership role

* Strong understanding of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements

* Confident people manager with excellent communication skills

* Organised, professional and solutions-focused

* Passionate about delivering high-quality early education

Benefits

* Competitive salary

* Supportive ownership and senior leadership

* Ongoing training and professional development

* Clear progression opportunities

* Company pension scheme

* Generous holiday entitlement

* 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