EYFS Operations Leader for Nursery & Early Years

Jupiter Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave + bank holidays

Discount on school fees

Contributory Pension Scheme

Free lunch and refreshments

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike2Work scheme

Enhanced Maternity scheme

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment is recruiting for a Nursery Operations Manager at a leading preparatory school in Birmingham, West Midlands. The role centers on delivering an excellent EYFS program, safeguarding, and high-quality learning environments.

You will lead the EYFS team, monitor progress, and liaise with parents while ensuring statutory ratios and compliance. Level 5 EY Leadership/Management and SEND/SENCO qualifications are required or pursued, with Paediatric First Aid beneficial.

Qualifications

• Level 5 qualification in Early Years Leadership/Management or willingness to work towards it.
• SEND or SENCO qualification.
• Paediatric First Aid training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee EYFS curriculum implementation and planning.
• Ensure welfare, safeguarding and wellbeing of children.
• Monitor progress, assessment and records.
• Lead and support the EYFS team with development objectives.
• Provide staff training, mentoring and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and regulatory standards.

Skills

EYFS expertise

Leadership

Staff training

Safeguarding

Parental liaison

Regulatory compliance

Education

Level 5 EY Leadership/Management

SEND/SENCO qualification

Paediatric First Aid

Job description

Jupiter Recruitment is recruiting for a Nursery Operations Manager at a leading preparatory school in Birmingham, West Midlands. The role centers on delivering an excellent EYFS program, safeguarding, and high-quality learning environments.

You will lead the EYFS team, monitor progress, and liaise with parents while ensuring statutory ratios and compliance. Level 5 EY Leadership/Management and SEND/SENCO qualifications are required or pursued, with Paediatric First Aid beneficial.