Assistant Head of Nursery Development Programme

Childcare East Midlands LLP.; Ilkeston; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% off childcare at Cherubs Nurseries

Long-service awards for 5+ years

Annual Me Day after 1 year

Electric Car Scheme (for those eligib​

Free healthy lunch, made by our Nurse​

Job summary

Cherubs Ilkeston is launching an Assistant Head Of Nursery Development Programme to grow talented leaders ready for the next step. If you’re a Room Manager/Leader seeking progression, this is the ideal opportunity to develop and shine with us.

Hours: 40 hours per week. Pay: £14.50-£15.25ph. Cherubs Nurseries is a family‑run business focused on strong community and child development, with extensive progression from within the group.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Room Manager/Leader aiming for progression to an Assistant Head role.
• Demonstrated leadership and people development skills.
• Commitment to high standards of early years practice.

Responsibilities

• Be visible within the nursery and ensure all rooms run in line with Cherubs Nurseries guidelines.
• Maintain staffing ratios and comply with welfare requirements at all times.
• Support in completing office duties and meet management calendar deadlines.
• In the manager's absence, take ownership of day-to-day operations and child well-being.
• Stay updated on industry changes and relay updates to the team.
• Mentor staff to promote best practice and development.
• Contribute to achieving outstanding outcomes in audits and inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentorship

Room management

Nursery operations

Job description

Cherubs Ilkeston is launching an Assistant Head Of Nursery Development Programme to grow talented leaders ready for the next step. If you’re a Room Manager/Leader seeking progression, this is the ideal opportunity to develop and shine with us.

Hours: 40 hours per week. Pay: £14.50-£15.25ph. Cherubs Nurseries is a family‑run business focused on strong community and child development, with extensive progression from within the group.