Early Years Services Manager (FSN)

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL; Hastings; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional council in the UK is hiring an Early Years Services Manager to oversee 3 nurseries in Hastings and St. Leonards. The ideal candidate will have a Foundation Degree in Early Years and at least 3 years of managerial experience. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with EYFS standards and leading the nursery teams. The role offers a competitive salary and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

32 days annual leave including bank holidays

Pension scheme

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted requirements.
• Proven managerial and leadership experience of at least 3 years.
• Good understanding of supporting vulnerable children and families.

Responsibilities

• Ensure EYFS Statutory Framework is embedded across all nurseries.
• Lead on all aspects of safeguarding and be the DSL Lead.
• Manage a team to sustain quality care for children.
• Mentor and coach staff teams.

Skills

Knowledge of EYFS requirements

Proven managerial experience

Understanding support for vulnerable children

Education

Foundation Degree in Early Years or equivalent

Job description

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Job 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: 17 November 2025 at noon
Interview date: 24 November 2025

How to apply: Download an application form together with a Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form from our website: www.fsncharity.co.uk or email: [e-mail]

FSN is now recruiting for a EARLY YEARS SERVICES MANAGER

Fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Manager qualified to a minimum a Foundation Degree in Early Years or equivalent, who has a passion for improving outcomes for children and can inspire and motivate others.

This post will be responsible for 3 FSN nurseries across Hastings and St. Leonards, providing professional guidance and support to nursery managers and teams, establishing quality assurance standards to deliver high quality experiences for children and families.

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.

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Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.