Early Years Manager — Lead High-Quality Care & Team Growth

Early Years Alliance; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Sick pay

Employee assistance programme

Referral bonus £300

Job summary

Early Years Alliance in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Early Years Manager to lead Farcet Village Nursery, delivering high-quality education and care for children while supporting families and staff.

You will oversee daily operations, ensure regulatory compliance, build strong relationships with parents, and contribute to the nursery's sustainable growth in a busy, friendly setting.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare qualification (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of EYFS and how to apply it in practice.
• Proven experience in early education and childcare post-qualification.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and nursery management systems.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and stay organised in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication skills to build relationships with staff, families and external agencies.

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 regulatory requirements 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

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory compliance

IT skills

Organisation

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Nursery management systems

Online portals

Social media

Job description

Early Years Alliance in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Early Years Manager to lead Farcet Village Nursery, delivering high-quality education and care for children while supporting families and staff.

You will oversee daily operations, ensure regulatory compliance, build strong relationships with parents, and contribute to the nursery's sustainable growth in a busy, friendly setting.