Early Years Supervisor

Happy Days Nurseries; Thornbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & Life Assurance

Blue Light Card Membership

20 days annual leave

Job summary

Happy Days Nurseries in Thornbury is seeking an experienced Early Years Supervisor to lead a room team and drive high-quality care and education.

You’ll deliver sessions in line with the EYFS, support each child’s development and wellbeing, and build strong relationships with families and colleagues.

The role offers flexible working options, a competitive salary up to £30,763.20 base plus onboarding bonus and additional benefits after one year.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years is required.
• Strong knowledge of child development.
• Team-focused, proactive approach with a passion for learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging learning experiences in line with the EYFS.
• Support each child’s individual development and wellbeing.
• Build positive relationships with families and colleagues.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and care.

Skills

Level 3 Early Years

Child development knowledge

Team-focused approach

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

We’re looking for an Early Years Supervisor to join our Thornbury Nursery (North of Bristol). This is an opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives while building a long-term career in a supportive, evolving, and community-focused setting.

Early Years Supervisor
Up to £30,763.20 per annum base salary with an onboarding bonus of £1,500 and with value of additional benefits after one years’ service: £5,421
Thornbury – North of Bristol, located on a trading estate with on-site parking and additional on-road parking available if needed
Full-time, Part-time or Flexible Working can be supported

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Early Years professional to take the next step in their career, leading a room team and helping shape exceptional outcomes for children in a supportive, forward-thinking nursery at a time of continued growth and development.

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.

Why join us?

Thornbury Nursery is an established setting with a friendly team culture led by an experienced team, creating a stable and consistent environment where staff are trusted to manage their day-to-day practice.

We invest in you as much as you invest in the children. You’ll benefit from structured training, mentoring from experienced leaders, and clear progression pathways into senior and management roles, helping you grow your career with confidence.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver engaging learning experiences in line with the EYFS
• Support each child’s individual development and wellbeing
• Build positive relationships with families and colleagues
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and care

What we’re looking for:

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years
• Strong knowledge of child development
• A team-focused, proactive approach and passion for learning

Nice to have:

• Paediatric First Aid qualification
• Experience supporting children with additional needs
• Familiarity with digital learning journals or nursery software
• Ability to support across similar settings when required

What you’ll get:

• £29,910.40 per annum
• Pension & Life Assurance (subject to eligibility)
• Funded Blue Light Card Membership
• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Up to 4 additional gifted days off at Christmas
• An extra annual day to celebrate something personal to you
• Funded DBS Update Service
• 24/7 access to digital GP
• On-demand counselling services
• Health and wellbeing support via SPARK app
• Recognition for long service
• Join a team where you’re valued, supported, and given the tools to thrive

Safeguarding commitment

Happy Days Nurseries is committed to safeguarding children. All roles are subject to appropriate vetting checks.