Early Years Supervisor: Lead EYFS Team at a Busy Nursery

Happy Days Nurseries; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding bonus

Pension & Life Assurance

Funded DBS Update Service

40-hour week option

Job summary

Happy Days Nurseries in Tunbridge Wells is seeking an Early Years Supervisor to lead a room team and deliver high‑quality care and education in line with EYFS. You will support children’s development, build strong relationships with families and colleagues, and uphold safeguarding standards.

The role offers a welcoming onboarding bonus and flexible working options, with a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, professional growth, and a culture that values people.

Qualifications

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

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 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.

Job description

Happy Days Nurseries in Tunbridge Wells is seeking an Early Years Supervisor to lead a room team and deliver high‑quality care and education in line with EYFS. You will support children’s development, build strong relationships with families and colleagues, and uphold safeguarding standards.

The role offers a welcoming onboarding bonus and flexible working options, with a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, professional growth, and a culture that values people.