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Rosedene Nurseries LTD; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Career progression

Training & development

Well-being program

Awards & recognition

Job summary

Rosedene Nurseries LTD is seeking an experienced Early Years Manager to lead a high‑quality nursery in a unique outdoor and Forest School setting. You will drive safeguarding, curriculum delivery and staff development while maintaining excellent relationships with families and local partners.

The role requires senior leadership experience in a nursery, strong knowledge of EYFS, and a passion for outdoor learning.

Qualifications

• At least a full and relevant Level 3 UK Early Years Qualification
• At least 2 years experience in Early years
• Senior leadership experience within a nursery setting
• Excellent knowledge of safeguarding duties, nursery procedures and policies
• Knowledge of birth to 5 development and EYFS curriculum

Responsibilities

• Manage daily running of the nursery and delivery of high‑quality education and care in line with EYFS and Ofsted requirements
• Lead, mentor and support the nursery team and maintain a professional culture
• Maintain strong relationships with families and local partners to support children's development and wellbeing
• Keep accurate records and communicate with parents/carers
• Support team members and model positive changes
• Lead the room in the absence of the room leader
• Attend staff meetings and training for personal and professional development
• Monitor and record all accidents
• Ensure nursery procedures and policies are followed and updated
• Contribute new ideas to develop practice
• Deliver a high-quality environment in preparation for visits or inspections

Skills

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Outdoor learning

Education

Level 3 UK Early Years qualification

Job description

Are you ready to inspire and lead a high quality Early Years Provision in a unique outdoor & Forest School Environment?

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Early Years Manager to join our team and make a difference every day. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to lead our setting, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where children can thrive.

Rosedene's mission is to provide the most enriching learning opportunities, within a nurturing environment, for our children to be kind, curious and confident, ready to shape the world.

We're a small family business, established for over 30 years and we're proud of the high-quality experiences we offer across our 11 nurseries in the North of England. This is only made possible by our exceptional nursery teams. Our children & families are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking to recruit a trustworthy and passionate person who is ready to make a difference. Rosedene are recognised as pioneers in the early years industry, constantly innovating our childcare experiences, and we need curious thinkers to help us in our journey.

You must have previous early years or relevant management experience to be considered for this job.

What you'll be doing

• Managing the daily running of the nursery, ensuring the delivery of high-quality education and care in line with the EYFS, Ofsted requirements, and Rosedene's policies and procedures.
• Leading, mentoring, and supporting the nursery team, promoting a positive, collaborative, and professional culture while ensuring staff development and performance are maintained to a high standard.
• Maintaining strong, trusting relationships with families, your team and our key local partners, supporting each child's development and wellbeing
• Keeping accurate records and communicating with parents/carers
• Supporting your team members and being a positive role model, who looks to develop and suggest positive changes
• Leading the room in the absence of the room leader
• Attend staff meetings or any training courses that will help enhance your personal and professional development
• Monitor and record all accidents
• Adhering to and implement all nursery procedures and policies
• Contributing new ideas to continue to develop our practice
• Always delivering a high-quality environment, ensuring always prepared for visits or inspections

About you:

• At least a full and relevant level 3 UK Early Years Qualification
• At least 2 years experience in Early years
• Senior leadership experience within a nursery setting
• Have an excellent knowledge and understanding of safeguarding duties, nursery procedures and policies
• Have good knowledge of birth to 5 development and the EYFS curriculum
• Exceptional practice within an early years setting
• Have excellent organisational and time management skills
• Have a passion for outdoor learning and delivering enriching learning opportunities for children
• Demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge in Early Years and have full understanding of children's emotional, physical, psychological and educational developmental needs
• A positive attitude with an unwavering commitment to service excellence to allow us to maintain our high standards
• Be able to work as a team
• Have a professional attitude and manner
• In line with legal regulations, you must hold a GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths or gain it within 2 years of starting.

Benefits

• An exclusiveannual Bonus Scheme to reward your leadership and impact
• Competitive Compensation, Company Pension Scheme & Progression

• Attractive pay rates with clear opportunities for career progression and internal progression

• Part of an award-winning & growing business, recognised as a pioneer in the early years education sector.
• Recent Awards include:
  • 2024/ 2025 Uks Top SME Nursery Apprenticeship Provider
  • Multiple Ofsted Outstanding Awards
  • 2024 NMT Finalists for Top Nursery Group of the Year
  • 2024 Community Nursery of the Year
  • 97% of employees are happy working at Rosedene 2025 Employee survey
• Extensive Training & Development

• Supported by monthly in-person and online training. Funded First Aid Course. 24/7 access to your own e-learning platform for essential skills training, CPD qualified courses and personal development. Curiosity, Forest & Beach school training. Monthly team meetings. With opportunities to work across different nursery locations

• Strong company-wide Well-Being Support

• A robust well-being programme, team well-being walks, and initiatives focused on maintaining a healthy work-life balance

• Delivering rewarding work with a positive, meaningful impact to families everyday

Share the passion with our Rosedene employees. No one day is the same at Rosedene Nurseries, making every day a new adventure. We support thousands of children and their families through their development, which makes the role extremely rewarding.

• Working as part of a family businessand a long-standing family team who care about creating the best working environment for their employees. Many employees stay with us through-out their working careers
• Positive Culture & Team Engagement

A fun, collaborative work environment with team-building events through-out the year, recognition through monthly and yearly awards, be heard through employee feedback, and a be part of a culture focused on mutual support.

• Management support

Our managers are approachable and supportive, always on hand to guide, encourage, and celebrate your success.

• Great annual leave, your Birthday off, Paid Overtime & Additional Time Off
• Overtime is paid; employees are also rewarded with extra days off for milestones such as birthdays, 100% attendance and long-standing commitments
• Childcare Perks
• Discounted childcare for employees and access to an Employee Benefits Scheme

Visit: www.rosedenenurseries.co.uk/nursery/ormesby

Vacancy Reference: Ormesby Manager