Early Years Manager - Lead & Elevate a Nursery Team

Reed; Costessey; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Pension scheme

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Occupational Health

Mental Health support

Training & development

Job summary

Reed nursery in Norwich is seeking an experienced Early Years Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our nursery setting. You will be a qualified childcare professional responsible for a safe, welcoming environment and delivering high standards of care and education.

You will develop staff, drive continuous improvement and build strong partnerships with parents, carers, and the local community to support children's learning journeys.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (minimum).
• Experience managing and developing an Early Years service.
• Proven experience leading and supporting a team.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and Ofsted requirements.
• Commitment to safeguarding practices, including leading on child protection matters.
• Knowledge of the Ofsted Inspection Framework for Childcare and Early Years.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• A passion for delivering outstanding care and learning opportunities for young children.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the nursery.
• Ensure a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment for children, staff and visitors.
• Develop and support staff to achieve high standards of care and education.
• Build strong partnerships with parents and carers to involve them in learning journeys.

Skills

Team leadership

EYFS knowledge

Ofsted awareness

Safeguarding

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years

Job description

Reed nursery in Norwich is seeking an experienced Early Years Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our nursery setting. You will be a qualified childcare professional responsible for a safe, welcoming environment and delivering high standards of care and education.

You will develop staff, drive continuous improvement and build strong partnerships with parents, carers, and the local community to support children's learning journeys.