Early Years Supervisor

Happy Days Nurseries; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding bonus

Pension & Life Assurance

Flexible Working

DBS Update Service

Blue Light Card Membership

Digital GP 24/7

Job summary

Happy Days Nurseries in Portsmouth (Farlington Day Nursery) is seeking an Early Years Supervisor to lead a room team and deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS. You will build strong relationships with families and colleagues while upholding safeguarding and wellbeing standards.

The role offers full‑time, part‑time, or flexible working options, with a welcoming culture and a range of benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years or equivalent is required.
• Supervisory experience within an Early Years setting is essential.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding, and childcare legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a room team to deliver outstanding care and education.
• Deliver engaging learning experiences in line with the EYFS.
• Support children’s development, wellbeing, and progress.

Skills

Supervisory experience

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

First Aid

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years or equivalent

Job description

We’re looking for Early Years Supervisor with experience in child development and committed to supporting children’s growth and learning based at our Farlington Day Nurseryin Portsmouth.

As an Early Years Supervisor, you’ll lead, motivate, and support your room team to deliver high-quality care and education in a safe, stimulating environment. You’ll build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues while ensuring excellent standards of safeguarding, learning, and wellbeing are consistently maintained.

What we offer:

We offer a range of meaningful benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. Our benefitsaren’tjustperks, they’repart of a culture that puts people first and we continue to build our range of benefits designed to support health,wellbeingand satisfaction of our workforce. Some of these include:

• up to £28,995.20 per annum, based on a 40-hour week
• Onboarding bonus of £1,500.00*
• Full‑time or part‑time or Flexible Working can be supported
• Value of additional benefits after one years’ service: £5,431.00
• Pension & Life Assurance*
• In addition to20 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays and more!**
• Anadditionalday each year to celebrate something personal to you*
• Funded DBS Update Service
• Funded Blue Light Card Membership
• Access to digital GP 24/7with on-demand counselling services
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing services through the SPARK APP
• Recognition and celebration for Long Service

About the role:

As an Early Years Supervisor, you will:

• Lead and support a room team to deliver outstanding care and education
• Deliver engaging learning experiences in line with the EYFS
• Support children’s individual development, wellbeing, and progress
• Build strong relationships with families, colleagues, and external agencies
• Monitor planning, assessments, and room standards to ensure quality outcomes
• Coach, mentor, and develop colleagues through inductions, supervisions, and day-to-day support
• Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and compliance standards are consistently maintained

About you:

We're looking for Early Years Supervisor, who:

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years or equivalent
• Previous supervisory experience within an Early Years setting
• Strong understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding, and childcare legislation
• Paediatric First Aid and Level 2 Safeguarding (or willingness to obtain)
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
• A proactive, team-focused approach with a genuine passion for developing children and colleagues
• Confidence in supporting audits, room improvements, and maintaining high standards

*Subject to eligibility criteria

**up to anadditionalfour gifted days off during Christmas closedownor if the setting is open 52-weeks of the year, an additional four days to your annual leave entitlement, pro rata

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.