Early Years Manager

Early Years Alliance; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational organization is seeking an Early Years Manager to inspire and lead a team delivering outstanding early years education in Peacehaven. You will manage daily operations, ensure compliance with regulations, and engage with parents and the community. The ideal candidate holds a Level 3 Early Years Qualification and possesses effective leadership and IT skills. This full-time role offers 40 hours per week and numerous benefits, including generous leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

100% discount on childcare and early education places

Extensive training and career progression

Generous workplace pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Birthday leave

Enhanced sickness pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification or equivalent.
• Proven post-qualification experience in early education and childcare.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and nursery management software.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the team to deliver high quality early years education and care.
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the setting.
• Build relationships with parents and the wider community.

Skills

Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification

Proven post-qualification experience in early education

Sound IT skills

Ability to multi-task

Strong communication skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification

Level 2 Math’s qualification (within 2 years)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Nursery management software

Social media platforms

Job description

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.

Early Birds Nursery based in Bude, Cornwall, is a popular setting at the heart of the community. It is a 34 place nursery with 22 children on roll. Our Early Birds Nursery is rated Good by Ofsted and 9.9 on Day Nurseries. The Early Years Manager will be supported by the Children Services 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, and 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:

Early Years Manager will:

• 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 too.
• 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 Math’s 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 of duties and the requirements, please download the job description and person specification which accompanies this advert.

Hours per week: 40

Weeks per year: 39

Interview date: Monday 12th January 2026