Early Years Manager

Early Years Alliance; Alwalton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare and early education for

Pension scheme

25 days' annual leave plus bank/long‑s

Birthday leave

Enhanced sickness pay and bereavement

Employee Assistant Programme (EAP)

Referral payments of up to £300

Job summary

Early Years Alliance in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Early Years Manager to lead Farcet Village Nursery. This 35-hour-per-week, term-time role focuses on delivering high-quality early years education, safeguarding children, and supporting families while guiding a dedicated team.

You will oversee daily operations, ensure regulatory compliance, build strong relationships with parents and professionals, and contribute to the nursery's ongoing growth and financial sustainability.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare qualification or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and how to apply it in practice.
• Proven post-qualification experience in early education and childcare.
• Good IT skills including office software and nursery systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the nursery team to provide high-quality early years education and care.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure regulatory compliance and policies are followed.
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers and the local community.
• Support the setting's financial sustainability through effective management.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Early years experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Prioritisation

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Nursery management systems

Online portals

Social media

Job description

About The Role

Early Years Manager

£34,216 - £38,626 FTE (£26,254.38 - £29,637.13 per annum, actual salary including annual leave)

Peterborough, PE7 3AR

35 hours per week, term time

The earliest years shape a lifetime of possibilities. Join us as an Early Years Manager and play a leading role in creating exceptional experiences for children, supporting families and inspiring your team during an exciting period of growth

Farcet Village Nursery has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality early years education and care, reflected in its Good Ofsted rating and impressive 9.9 score on Day Nurseries. As our nursery continues to grow, including the recent launch of a new baby room, you'll have the opportunity to build on this success and help shape its future.

Leading a dedicated team, you'll ensure the nursery delivers high-quality early years education and care every day, while maintaining a safe, well-run and supportive environment for children, families and staff.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and inspire your team to deliver high-quality early years education and care
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring all regulatory requirements, policies and procedures are followed
• Build strong, trusted relationships with parents, carers and the wider community
• Support the financial sustainability of the setting through effective operational management

About You

As an experienced Early Years Manager, you'll know what great practice looks like and how to bring it to life in a busy nursery environment. You lead with confidence, communicate clearly and take pride in creating positive outcomes for children and families.

We're looking for someone who has:

• A minimum Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare qualification (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and how to apply it in practice
• Proven experience in early education and childcare post-qualification
• Stong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, nursery management systems, online portals and social media
• The ability to manage competing priorities and stay organised in a fast-paced setting
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with staff, families and external agencies

About Us

At the Early Years Alliance, we believe that people's lives and future opportunities are defined by their earliest years. It's why we're committed to improving childcare and raising standards across the early years sector.

A registered educational charity, we represent the interests of early years providers across the country, providing guidance, information and training to a network of over 28,000 members and supporters.

The Alliance is also proud to provide high-quality affordable childcare and education throughout the country, working in partnership with families and communities to create inclusive settings where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to explore the world around them.

Join us and we'll do the same for you: as Investors in People, we'll help you gain new qualifications and progress your career. Whether you're looking for the next step in childcare or planning a return to work, we want you to help us build better futures today.

Benefits Package

We believe the best people deserve the best rewards. That's why we offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including:

• Free childcare and early education for your children - one of our most valued staff benefits
• A pension scheme
• 25 days' annual leave plus 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 bereavement leave
• 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, and wellbeing content plus resources.
• Referral payments of up to £300 if you introduce new talent to us

Closing date: Friday 4th September 2026

Interview date: TBC