Early Years Services Manager (FSN)

East Sussex County Council; Hastings; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking an Early Years Services Manager to oversee early years settings, ensuring adherence to EYFS and Ofsted regulations. The role requires managerial experience and a commitment to safeguarding vulnerable children. Responsibilities include leading a team and embedding learning outcomes across nurseries. The position offers a competitive salary, 32 days annual leave, and a supportive work environment focused on training and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

32 days annual leave including bank holidays

Pension scheme

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Have excellent knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted requirements.
• Have proven managerial and leadership experience (3 years).
• Good understanding of supporting vulnerable children and families.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the EYFS Statutory Framework is embedded and learning outcomes are met.
• Lead on all aspects of safeguarding and be the DSL Lead.
• Lead and manage a team to sustain quality care for children.
• Mentor and coach staff teams.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted requirements

Proven managerial and leadership experience

Good understanding of supporting vulnerable children and families

Job description

Early Years Services Manager

Description

Salary: from £35,448 per annum FTE equivalent (dependant on qualification and experience)

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time - 25 / 30 hours per week all year round a minimum 4 days per week.

Closing date: 05 December 2025 at noon

Interview date: 10 December 2025

How to apply: Download an application form together with a Job Description Person Specification and Application Form from our website, or email: ...

All candidates must:

• Have excellent knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted requirements and regulatory compliance in an early years setting.
• Have proven managerial and leadership experience (3 years)
• Good understanding of supporting vulnerable children and families

Your role will include:

• Ensuring that the EYFS Statutory Framework is embedded and learning outcomes are being met across all nurseries.
• Leading on all aspects of safeguarding and to be the DSL Lead
• Leading and managing a team to sustain quality care for children.
• Mentoring and coaching staff teams

FSN would also fully support individuals CPD and those that want to gain further qualifications in early years.

In return FSN offers a competitive salary 32 days annual leave including bank holidays a pension scheme a fantastic and supportive working environment together with excellent training and development opportunities.

FSN embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace and actively promotes working without discrimination. We are a disability confident employer and committed to interviewing disabled people who meet our minimum criteria for the post.

FSN aims to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Registered Charity No. 208446

FSN is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment in every aspect of their work.

Required Experience: Manager