Early Years Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare for staff

Pension scheme

25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday leave

Enhanced sickness pay

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Referral payments up to £300

Job summary

Early Years Alliance in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Early Years Manager to lead Farcet Village Nursery. You will oversee daily operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver high-quality early years education and care.

Join a growing team with a Good Ofsted rating, a new baby room expansion, and a strong focus on safeguarding, families, and community links. 35 hours per week during term time with a competitive package and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare qualification (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of the EYFS and how to apply it in practice.
• Proven experience in early education and childcare post-qualification.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office, nursery management systems, online portals and social media.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Prioritisation

Team leadership

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare

Tools

Microsoft Office

Nursery management systems

Online portals

Social media

Job description

£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

Notes/Brief For HR Recruitment

About The Service

The Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and equal opportunities in employment. It is a requirement of all staff that they share this commitment and follow the prescribed policy and procedures to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding and equal opportunities across the whole organisation.