Early Years Supervisor

We are looking for an experienced and energetic Early Years Supervisor to join the Happy Days team at our Mulberry Corner Nursery, which has been part of the Chandlers Ford community for over 30 years.

As Supervisor, you will be at the forefront of shaping the educational journey of our children, using our unique and innovative curriculum “Where Children Shine”, along with the EYFS requirements, to effectively observe, plan and assess each individual child.

As an Early Years Supervisor, you’ll:

• Lead a well-established team in delivering high-quality care and education
• Focus on promoting school readiness and fostering a love for learning
• Play a crucial role in supporting the effective running of the nursery through efficient organisation
• Need to plan and prioritise your work
• Work as a team and lead a room team with several team members and manage your own key group of children
• Ensure your room team provide quality, safe and stimulating environments
• Lead by example using your valuable experience to provide guidance, support and mentorship to team members with empathy and care.
• Work closely with the management team to provide the best professional development opportunities for your team
• Communicate effectively with our families, creating professional relationships and keeping them consistently informed about their child’s progress and wellbeing

We’re looking for an Early Years Supervisor who:

• Is at least Level 3 qualified (preferably level
  6) with a full and relevant Early Years Education or Childcare qualification
• Has an evident passion for making a difference within early years practice and have relevant experience in supporting team members to make positive progress within their roles.
• Has proven experience leading a quality nursery room environment, and be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of working with our children.
• Has a track record of upholding established policies and procedures particularly around ensuring the safeguarding and wellbeing of our children and the health and safety of educational environments.

We’re committed to nurturing talent and supporting career progression into nursery management roles. Through tailored development plans, mentoring from experienced leaders, and access to accredited training programmes, we empower our team members to grow their leadership skills and take the next step in their careers.

We welcome applicants from under-represented groups including men and offer a competitive range of benefits that aren’t just perks—they are part of a culture that puts people first. They support us build a workplace where you’re empowered to thrive every day and where you’ll feel valued.

• Salary of £28,288 per annum (based on 40 hours per week)
• Fully funded Blue Light Card Membership
• Life Assurance
• Christmas On Us - up to 4 gifted days off during Christmas closedown
• An extensive range of Health and Wellbeing services through the SPARK APP
• Structured training, mentoring, and a clear career progression pathway all of which will support your CPD

Happy Days Nurseries are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care. All successful candidates will undergo the required vetting process.