Lead Nursery Manager | Shape Early Years Learning

SMART Education Recruitment; Sandwell; Vor Ort; GBP 28.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

SMART Education Recruitment in Smethwick is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead a vibrant Early Years setting for children from 9 months to pre-school. You will manage the team, ensure high standards of care, safeguarding, and EYFS delivery, and build strong partnerships with families.

This permanent, full-time position offers £28,000–£30,000 per annum depending on experience and a clear progression path for Deputy Managers ready to advance into leadership. Start date ASAP.

Qualifikationen

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (minimum requirement)
• Significant experience within an Early Years setting
• Leadership, supervisory or management experience
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding duties
• Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• The ability to lead a team with professionalism, approachability, and enthusiasm
• A genuine commitment to high-quality, inclusive Early Years education
• Previous experience as a Nursery Manager, Deputy, or Senior Early Years Leader will be valuable.
• Experience of SEND and inclusive practice is also advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Lead, motivate, and support the Early Years team
• Oversee daily nursery operations and ensure staffing levels meet statutory requirements
• Promote and ensure high-quality delivery of the EYFS curriculum
• Drive continuous development of practice and provision
• Support children’s individual learning journeys through effective planning, observation, and assessment
• Champion a safe, inclusive environment for all children, including those with additional needs
• Maintain robust safeguarding and health & safety procedures
• Build partnerships with parents and carers
• Maintain accurate records and compliance with statutory documentation
• Lead by example, including supporting within nursery rooms as needed

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Team management

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Safeguarding knowledge

EYFS knowledge

Ausbildung

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Jobbeschreibung

SMART Education Recruitment in Smethwick is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead a vibrant Early Years setting for children from 9 months to pre-school. You will manage the team, ensure high standards of care, safeguarding, and EYFS delivery, and build strong partnerships with families.

This permanent, full-time position offers £28,000–£30,000 per annum depending on experience and a clear progression path for Deputy Managers ready to advance into leadership. Start date ASAP.