Early Years Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & Life Assurance

Funded DBS Update Service

Access to digital GP 24/7

On demand counselling services

Health and wellbeing programs

Flexible working options

Birthday and recognition rewards

Job summary

Happy Days Nurseries in Truro seeks an experienced Early Years Supervisor to lead our City nursery team and shape children's educational journey through the "Where Children Shine" curriculum alongside EYFS requirements. You will observe, plan and assess each child, mentor staff, promote school readiness, and ensure effective running of the nursery through strong organisation.

You will lead a room team, deliver quality environments, and work with management to provide professional development and

Qualifications

• At least Level 3 qualified in Early Years Education or Childcare.
• Experience supporting and mentoring team members.
• Proven leadership of a nursery room environment.
• Strong safeguarding and wellbeing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead a well-established team to deliver high-quality care and education.
• Promote school readiness and foster a love for learning.
• Plan, prioritise and organise daily activities and routines.
• Manage your room team and supervise your key group of children.
• Ensure safe, stimulating environments and provide guidance to staff.
• Collaborate with management on professional development and family communication.

Skills

Level 3 qualification

Level 6 qualification

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Early Years qualification (Level 3+)

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and energetic Early Years Supervisor to join our team at our Truro City 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, toeffectivelyobserve, plan and asses each individual child.

About the role:

As an Early Years Supervisor,you’ll:

• 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,supportand mentorship to team members with empathy and care.
• Work closely with the management team toprovide 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

Whowe’relooking for:

We’relooking for an Early Years Supervisor who:

• Is atleastLevel 3 qualified (preferably level 6) with a full and relevantEarlyYearsEducation orChildcare qualification
• Hasan evidentpassion 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 roomenvironment, andbe able todemonstratea strong understanding of working with our children.
• Hasa track recordof upholding established policies and procedures particularly around ensuring the safeguarding and wellbeing of our children and the health and safety of educational environments.

We'rebuilding 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 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 the odd treat here and there…these include:

• £29,099.20 per annum, based on a 40-hour week
• Full‑time or part‑time or Flexible Working can be supported
• Pension & Life Assurance*
• Funded Blue Light Card Membership
• In addition to20 days Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays) ,up to anadditionalfour gifted days off during Christmas closedown
• Anadditionalday 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.