Early Years Supervisor

Mulberry Corner; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & Life Assurance

Blue Light Card Membership

20 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)

Job summary

Mulberry Corner Daycare Nursery in Chandlers Ford is seeking an experienced Early Years Supervisor to lead a dedicated team and shape the educational journey of our children.

You will observe, plan, and assess each child under EYFS standards, promote school readiness, and work closely with families to share progress and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Level 3 or higher Early Years qualification required.
• Experience leading a nursery room and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Excellent communication with families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead a well-established team to deliver high-quality care and education.
• Promote school readiness and foster a love of learning.
• Plan and prioritise workload to ensure smooth nursery operations.
• Lead a room team and manage your own group of children.
• Ensure room teams provide safe, stimulating environments.
• Provide guidance, support and mentorship to team members.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Early Years Education qualification

Childcare qualification

Level 6 (preferred)

Job description

Application Deadline Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Location Mulberry Corner - Chandlers Ford, SO53 4PW Salary £30,472.00plus Welcome Bonus - £14.65 per hour Positions Available 1 Hours per week 40

We are looking for an experienced and energetic Early Years Supervisor to join our team at our Mulberry Corner Daycare Nursery.

As Supervisor, you will be at the forefront of shaping the educational journey of our children, using our unique and innovative curriculum “Where Children Shine”,along with the EYFS requirements, toeffectively observe, plan and asses each individual child.

About the role:

• Lead a well-established team in delivering high-quality care and education

• Focus on promoting school readiness and fostering a love for learning

• Play a crucial role in supporting the effective running of the nursery through efficient organisation

• Need toplan and prioritise your work

• Workl as a team and lead aroom team with severalteam members and manage your own key group of children

• Ensureyour room team provide quality, safe and stimulating environments

• Lead by example using your valuable experience to provide guidance, support and mentorship to team members with empathy and care.

• Work closely with the management team to provide the best professional development opportunities for yourteam

• Communicate effectively with our families, creating professional relationships and keeping them consistently informed about their child’s progress and wellbeing

Who we’re looking for:

• Is atleastLevel 3 qualified (preferably level 6) with a full and relevantEarlyYearsEducation orChildcare qualification

• Hasan evident passion for making a difference within early years practice and have relevant experience in supporting team members to make positive progress within their roles.

• Hasproven experience leading a quality nursery room environment, and be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of working with our children.

• Hasa track record of upholding established policies and procedures particularly around ensuring the safeguarding and wellbeing of our children and the health and safety of educational environments.

We’re building a workplace where our colleagues thrive

We offer a range of meaningful benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. Our benefits aren’t just perks—they’re part of a culture that puts people first and we continue to build our range of benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and the odd treat here and there…these include:

• Salary of £30,472.00plus Welcome Bonus - £14.65 per hour

• Pension & Life Assurance*

• Funded Blue Light Card Membership

• In addition to20 days Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays) , up to an additional four gifted days off during Christmas closedown

• An additional day each year to celebrate something personal to you*

• Funded DBS Update Service

• Access to digital GP 24/7

• On demand counselling services

• Extensive Health and Wellbeing services through the SPARK APP

• Recognition and celebration for Long Service

*Subject to eligibility criteria

Safeguarding commitment:

Happy Days Nurseries are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care. All successful candidates will undergo the required vetting process.

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