Nursery Trainee Manager — Lead Your Early Years Team

Tops Day Nurseries Ltd.; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£700 Welcome Bonus

Relocation support up to £3,000

Up to 60% childcare discount

Blue Light Card & Each Person platform

Health & wellbeing support

Generous holiday allowance with a day

Job summary

Tops Wimborne, part of Tops Day Nurseries Ltd., is seeking a Nursery Trainee Manager to support daily operations and help nurture a safe, educational environment for children. You will work closely with the Nursery Manager and team to develop leadership skills within a childcare setting.

This full-time role offers a £16.20 per hour salary, 40 hours per week, and opportunities to grow within the UK’s largest employee-owned childcare group, with a family-friendly culture and strong commitment to

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Level 3 Early Years Qualification is required.
• Have a solid knowledge of the EYFS.
• Have a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations, ensuring health, safety, and regulatory compliance
• Assist in training, mentoring, and guiding staff to deliver quality childcare
• Monitor children’s development and implement educational activities
• Build strong relationships with parents, addressing concerns and promoting events
• Help with admin tasks like attendance, incident reports, and budgeting
• Support policy implementation and ensure staff and parent adherence
• Maintain a safe, hygienic environment with regular checks and upkeep
• Collaborate with the team to improve care and education quality

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding procedures

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Tops Wimborne, part of Tops Day Nurseries Ltd., is seeking a Nursery Trainee Manager to support daily operations and help nurture a safe, educational environment for children. You will work closely with the Nursery Manager and team to develop leadership skills within a childcare setting.

This full-time role offers a £16.20 per hour salary, 40 hours per week, and opportunities to grow within the UK’s largest employee-owned childcare group, with a family-friendly culture and strong commitment to