Early Years Manager

Early Years Alliance; Bons-en-Chablais; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A national childcare organization is seeking an Early Years Manager in Bons-en-Chablais to lead a team in delivering high-quality early years education and care. The role involves managing daily operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and building relationships with parents and the community. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and possess proven experience in early education. Benefits include extensive training, generous leave, and a supportive work environment.

Prestations

100% discount on childcare

Extensive training opportunities

Generous workplace pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced sickness pay

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent.
• Proven experience in early education and childcare.
• Ability to build relationships with families and the community.

Responsabilités

• Inspire and lead the team in delivering quality early years education.
• Manage daily operations and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Build relationships with parents and the community.

Connaissances

Inspiring leadership

Effective communication

Good IT skills

Formation

Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification

Outils

Microsoft Office

Nursery management software

Description du poste

Is early years your passion? We are looking for a skilled and creative Early Years Manager who can inspire and lead their team to deliver outstanding early years education and care.

Longstanton Pre‑School based in Cambridge is a popular setting at the heart of the community. Our Longstanton Pre‑School is rated Good by Ofsted and 9.9 on Day Nurseries. The Early Years Manager will be supported by the Childcare Operational Manager and wider Alliance support services including HR and Finance.

What we offer

• 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings)
• Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS)
• The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children
• A generous workplace pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service
• Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well‑being
• Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave
• A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity
• Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, wellbeing content plus resources
• Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets
• A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well‑being

Job purpose

• Inspire and lead your team to deliver high quality early years education and care
• Manage the day‑to‑day operation of the setting, ensuring all regulatory requirements and policies and procedures are adhered to
• Build relationships with parents and the wider community
• Manage the financial sustainability of the setting

Requirements

• A minimum Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification or equivalent and ability to meet all standards set out in EYFS
• EYFS 2024 requirement: Employed or internal job changes on or after 4 January 2024 must hold a level 2 Maths qualification or must achieve one within 2 years of starting in the position
• Proven post‑qualification experience in working in early education and childcare
• Sound IT skills and ability to use Microsoft Office programmes, nursery management software, social media platforms and online portals effectively
• The ability to multi‑task and establish rapport with staff, families, and external agencies
• Also, you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service

For the full duties and the requirements, please download the job description and person specification which accompanies this advert.

Hours per week: 35 (We are open to flexibility around how the hours will be worked)

Weeks per year: 39 (Term time)

Interview date: 26th January 2026