Lead Early Years Manager - Nurture & Develop Teams

Reed

Norwich

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced leave

Pension plan

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Job summary

Reed is seeking an experienced Early Years Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our Norwich nursery, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment and high standards of care and education. You will develop staff, oversee safeguarding, EYFS compliance, and foster strong partnerships with parents while implementing new ideas to drive continuous improvement.

This full-time role offers a supportive team, ongoing training and opportunities to contribute to best practice in early years, with enhanced

Qualifications

Level 3 Early Years qualification (minimum).
Experience managing an Early Years service.
Proven experience leading a team.
Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and Ofsted requirements.
Commitment to safeguarding practices, including child protection leadership.
Knowledge of the Ofsted Inspection Framework for Childcare and Early Years.
Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
Passion for delivering outstanding care and learning opportunities for young children.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day nursery operations and create a safe, welcoming environment.
Develop and support staff to maintain high standards of care and education.
Ensure safeguarding, Ofsted readiness and continuous improvement processes.
Build strong partnerships with parents and carers to involve them in children's learning.