Early Years Supervisor — Lead Learning & Team Growth

Happy Days Nurseries Limited; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding bonus

Flexible working options

Pension & Life Assurance

Annual leave

DBS Update Service

Blue Light Card Membership

Digital GP access

SPARK wellbeing app

Long service recognition

Personal day

Job summary

Happy Days Nurseries Limited in Salisbury is seeking an Early Years Supervisor with experience in child development to lead and support a room team, delivering high-quality care and education in a safe, nurturing environment.

You will build strong relationships with children and families, ensure safeguarding and EYFS standards, and mentor colleagues through inductions and supervision.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Supervisory exp

EYFS knowledge

Paediatric First Aid

Safeguarding Level 2

Organisational skills

Leadership

Auditing & improvements

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Happy Days Nurseries Limited in Salisbury is seeking an Early Years Supervisor with experience in child development to lead and support a room team, delivering high-quality care and education in a safe, nurturing environment.

You will build strong relationships with children and families, ensure safeguarding and EYFS standards, and mentor colleagues through inductions and supervision.