Early Years Deputy Supervisor

Happy Days Nurseries Limited; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding bonus

40-hour week

Full-time / Part-time Flexible

Pension & Life Assurance

DBS Update Service

Digital GP 24/7

Health & Wellbeing benefits

Employee recognition & development

Job summary

Happy Days Nurseries Limited in Droitwich is seeking an experienced Early Years Deputy Supervisor to lead a key room and support the nursery's “Where Children Shine” curriculum in line with EYFS standards.

You will manage a dedicated team, drive school readiness, safeguard children, and work with management to provide development opportunities while maintaining strong family communication. This full-time role offers £29,120 per year and an onboarding bonus.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or Childcare.
• Proven ability to lead a nursery room and guide team members.
• Experience upholding safeguarding and health & safety policies.
• Track record of delivering high-quality early years care.

Responsibilities

• Lead a well-established team in delivering high-quality care and education.
• Promote school readiness and ensure safe, stimulating environments.
• Support the efficient running of the nursery through organised processes.
• Mentor and guide team members to develop their practice.
• Collaborate with management on professional development opportunities.
• Communicate clearly with families about children’s progress and wellbeing.

Skills

Team leadership

Observation & assessment

Communication

Childcare expertise

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education or Childcare qualification

Job description

Application Deadline Tuesday, December 1, 2026 Location Droitwich, WR9 7GP Salary £29,120.00 per annum plus onboarding bonus! Positions Available 1 Hours per week 40 Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and energetic Early Years Deputy Supervisor to join our team at our Droitwich nursery!

Early Years Supervisors are 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 asses each individual child.

About the role:

As an Early Years Deputy Supervisor, you’ll:

• Lead a well-established team in delivering high-quality care and education whilst managing your own key group of children
• Focus on promoting school readiness, ensuring your room team provide quality, safe and stimulating environments
• Play a crucial role in supporting the effective running of the nursery through efficient organisation
• Lead by example using your valuable experience to provide guidance, support and mentorship to team members
• 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

Who we’re looking for:

You’ll have:

• A Level 3 qualification with a full and relevant Early Years Education or Childcare qualification
• An evident drive for making a difference within early years practice and have relevant experience in supporting team members to make positive progress within their roles
• Proven experience leading a quality nursery room environment, and be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of working with children
• A track record of upholding established policies and procedures, ensuring the safeguarding and wellbeing of our children, and the health and safety of educational environments

We'rebuilding a workplace where our colleagues thrive

We offer a range of meaningful benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. Our benefitsaren’tjustperks—they’repart of a culture that puts people first and we continue to build our range of benefits designed to support health,wellbeingand the odd treat here and there…these include:

• £29,120.00 per annum, based on a 40-hour week
• £1,500 Onboarding Bonus (paid in three stages)
• Full‑time or part‑time or Flexible Working can be supported
• Pension & Life Assurance*
• Funded Blue Light Card Membership
• In addition to20 days Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays) ,up to anadditionalfour gifted days off during Christmas closedown
• Anadditionalday each year to celebrate something personal to you*
• Funded DBS Update Service
• Access to digital GP 24/7
• On demand counselling services
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing services through the SPARK APP
• Recognition and celebration for Long Service

*Subject to eligibility criteria

Safeguarding commitment:

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.