Head of Early Years

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Park Central; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery and education provider is seeking an experienced Head of Early Years to lead the nursery provision in Birmingham and Coventry. You will drive curriculum quality and ensure a child-centred approach aligned with EYFS. Your role involves strategic leadership, improving teaching standards, and enhancing partnerships with communities. This position offers a permanent full-time opportunity to make a significant impact on early years education.

Qualifications

• Experienced early years leader with a strong understanding of EYFS and Ofsted.
• Passionate about inclusive education and child-led practice.
• Confident in leading teams and driving improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum and quality improvement in nursery settings.
• Ensure high-quality EYFS practice and Ofsted readiness.
• Line manage Nursery Managers and develop team culture.
• Lead safeguarding, compliance, and inclusive practices.
• Analyze performance data to drive improvement.
• Support strategic planning and nursery expansion.
• Build partnerships with parents and external agencies.

Skills

Strong EYFS knowledge

Leadership skills

Coaching staff

Data analysis for improvement

Inclusive, child-led practice

Job description

Overview

Location: Birmingham & Coventry
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and inspirational Head of Early Years to lead and develop our growing nursery provision. This senior role will drive curriculum quality, consistency of practice and readiness for future growth across Birmingham and Coventry.

You will provide strategic leadership across early years education, embedding a high-quality, child-centred curriculum aligned with the EYFS, and ensuring excellence in teaching, safeguarding and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum, pedagogy and quality improvement across all nursery settings

• Ensure consistent, high-quality EYFS practice and Ofsted readiness

• Line manage Nursery Managers and develop a strong, reflective team culture

• Lead safeguarding, compliance and inclusive practice across settings

• Analyse performance data to drive improvement and raise outcomes

• Support strategic planning and expansion of nursery provision

• Build strong partnerships with parents, carers and external agencies

About You

• Experienced early years leader with strong EYFS and Ofsted knowledge

• Passionate about inclusive, child-led practice

• Confident in leading teams, coaching staff and driving improvement

• Strategic, values-driven and committed to safeguarding and quality

• Able to travel across Birmingham and Coventry

How to Apply

If you are ready to shape and lead high-quality early years provision and play a key role in its future growth, we would love to hear from you. Please apply within.

For more information on the Head of Early Years position, call 0121 631 5930 and ask for Alisha

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.