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Early Learners Nursery (Eccleston) Ltd; St Helens; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary

Discounted childcare

Free training

Paediatric first aid

Uniforms provided

PIB Benefits Portal

Career progression

Job summary

Early Learners Nursery (Eccleston) Ltd is seeking an experienced professional to lead a busy nursery setting and its team. You will oversee daily operations, ensuring EYFS and statutory guidance are delivered while supporting Managers, the Area Manager, and Directors across St Helens locations.

The role requires flexibility between 7am–6pm, Monday–Friday, and a strong commitment to safety, inclusivity, and continuous improvement in early years provision.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent.
• Childcare degree or QTS/NQT (or equivalent) preferred.
• Evidence of safeguarding awareness and DBS checks as part of employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support day-to-day operations across settings.
• Ensure delivery of EYFS and other statutory guidance.
• Support Managers, Area Manager and Directors in running the nurseries.
• Be flexible to cover across locations and working hours.

Skills

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Foundation degree

Bachelor's degree / full degree

Job description

Full-time, Working 45 hours per week, Monday – Friday, flexible to suit the needs of the business.

Gross Annual Salary of up to: £30,537.00

Employee to work across multiple site and locations across St Helen's.

Overview:

Early Learners Nurseries has been caring for babies and young children since 1985 and is a family run company. We want passionate Early Years Professionals to join our expanding workforce.

Job summary:

We are searching for a proactive candidate who can effectively support and lead a setting and its team. The position involves having a high level of responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the company. The job involves being responsible for overseeing and successfully delivering the Early years Foundation Stage Statutory Guidance (EYFS) and other government statutory legislation within our childcare provision. Working across settings supporting the Managers, Area Manager and Directors.

To offer full and practical support in the day to day running of the nursery. To be flexible to the needs of the business. Flexible to work between: 7am - 6pm, Monday - Friday, to be flexible to the needs of the business.

A candidate for this position will need to demonstrate the ability to successfully manage a company, support parents & carers and work alongside the local authority. They must be proactive, have a positive approach to learning and be open to change as Early Learners is an evolving and growing company who continuously strive for excellence.

They must provide a safe, stimulative and inclusive environment in which babies and young children are supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential. All candidates must provide evidence of a minimum Early Years qualification of a level 3+, childcare degree and/or NQT, equivalent or higher to apply for a position.

Following the correct procedure, as a childcare provider we must ensure that people looking after children are suitable to fulfil the requirements of their roles and understand their responsibilities. All employees must be registered with the DBS update service. We have effective systems in place to ensure that all candidates applying for a position and any other person who is likely to have regular contact with children are suitable, prepared and ready to commence employment.

Benefits:

• Excellent Salary
• Discounted childcare (T&Cs apply)
• Up to £350 in free training operated by 'Flick Learning'
• Free Paediatric First Aid
• Two free uniforms
• Access to PIB Benefits Portal
• We offer opportunities for career progression

Your interview checklist:

• Identification (passport, drivers’ licence, utility bill, birth certificate).
• Home Address (Other addresses you have lived at in the past 5 years)
• Contact Number(s) (siblings and partners for emergencies)
• Copies of your relevant Childcare certificates (level 3 childcare diploma, foundation degree, full degree, QT, EYP etc.)
• Copies of your GCSE certificates (Maths & English grades C and above – essential to apply)
• Any copies of safeguarding/ child protection training and level.
• Two contacts and addresses for written references (one needs to be current employer)

Be prepared:

It is important to us that you feel as comfortable and confident working within our environment as we are with you working within our setting with children. We will show you around our facilities and give you the opportunity to see or work within each of our classrooms and ask our team questions. Safety is paramount with working with children so please ensure you come prepared and wear appropriate clothing.

The interview:

• Childcare history and experience,
• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities experience,
• Qualification(s) & awards,
• Knowledge and understand of the EYFS,
• Safeguarding and child protection.
• Procedure in dealing with ‘what to do if you are worried a child has been abused’,
• Prevent Duty & British Vales

This is an opportunity for us to ask you questions and also for you to question us. In the meantime we ask that you familiarise yourself with the company by looking on our website: www.earlylearnersnurseries.co.uk