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Happy Days South West Limited; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Learning & Development

Health & Wellbeing

Annual leave

Extra days off (Christmas)

Pension

Life Assurance

Job summary

Happy Days South West Limited is seeking an inspirational Early Years leader to join our nursery during an exciting period of growth. You will lead day-to-day operations, support a high-performing team and ensure top-tier care, education and safeguarding.

You will work alongside the Early Years Manager, drive continuous improvement, develop staff, and partner with families and the local community to deliver exceptional outcomes for children.

Qualifications

• Level 3 in Early Years or Childcare required.
• Experience in a leadership or supervisory role within an early years setting.
• Strong understanding of EYFS, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, organisational and people management skills.
• A proactive, approachable and supportive leadership style.
• Passion for delivering outstanding care and education.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the day-to-day operations of the nursery.
• Inspire, motivate and develop a high-performing team.
• Ensure excellent standards of care, education and safeguarding.
• Maintain compliance with EYFS, Ofsted and statutory requirements.
• Support occupancy growth, resource management and budget planning.
• Build strong partnerships with children, families and the local community.
• Lead staff supervision, coaching and professional development.
• Drive continuous improvement and quality across the setting.
• Create a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where children can thrive.

Skills

Leadership

People management

EYFS

Safeguarding

Budget planning

Communication

Education

Level 3 in Early Years

Job description

Salary: c£35k Plus performance related bonus

Additional Benefits value: £6.5k

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Having achieved ‘Expected Standard’ in our recent Ofsted inspection, we are creating a new leadership role offering the chance to work alongside our Early Years Manager to lead the day-to-day running of the nursery during an exciting period of growth and development. If you're committed to delivering exceptional early years education, inspiring teams, and making a lasting difference to children's lives, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

This is more than just a management role. It's an opportunity to be part of a nursery with ambitious plans, a strong community reputation, and a genuine commitment to supporting its people to thrive.

This role is ideal for an Early Years leader looking to take the next step in their career within an organisation that invests in our people.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and support the day-to-day operations of the nursery
• Inspire, motivate and develop a high-performing team
• Ensure excellent standards of care, education and safeguarding
• Maintain compliance with EYFS, Ofsted and statutory requirements
• Support occupancy growth, resource management and budget planning
• Build strong partnerships with children, families and the local community
• Lead staff supervision, coaching and professional development
• Drive continuous improvement and quality across the setting
• Create a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where children can thrive

What we’re looking for:

We're seeking a confident and passionate early years professional who can lead by example and bring out the best in others.

• At least be qualified to Level 3 in Early Years or Childcare
• Experience in a leadership or supervisory role within an early years setting
• Strong understanding of EYFS, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication, organisational and people management skills
• A proactive, approachable and supportive leadership style
• Passion for delivering outstanding care and education

What We Offer

We're proud to offer a supportive and collaborative working environment where people can develop and thrive.

• Flexible Working
• Please talk to us about flexible working options.
• Learning and Development
• Opportunities to grow your career.
• Health and Wellbeing
• Mental health and wellbeing support.
• Generous annual leave from day one.
• Extra days off for Christmas and personal day!
• People's Pension.
• Life assurance.

Inclusion and Safeguarding

Happy Days is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Happy Days Nurseries is committed to safeguarding children. All offers of employment are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including verification of your right to work in the UK.