Senior Early Years Lead & Team Coach

Happy Days Nurseries Limited; Thornbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous annual leave from day one

Extra days off for Christmas and on‑go

Extensive Health and Wellbeing Support

Ongoing professional development and培训

Job summary

Happy Days Nurseries Limited in Thornbury is seeking an experienced Early Years Supervisor to lead and develop the room team in our Thornbury nursery. You will foster a child-centred environment where children thrive and continuously improve education, care, safeguarding and wellbeing.

You will lead with a strong focus on leadership, staff development and collaboration with families and external agencies. The role includes coaching colleagues, driving quality improvement, and maintaining high

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 qualification in Early Years or equivalent.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience in an Early Years setting.
• Strong understanding of child development, EYFS, safeguarding and childcare legislation.
• Paediatric First Aid and Level 2 Safeguarding or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support your room team to deliver outstanding care and education.
• Plan and deliver engaging learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework.
• Support children's individual development, wellbeing and progress.
• Build strong, professional relationships with children, families, colleagues and external agencies.
• Monitor planning, assessments and room standards to promote positive outcomes.
• Coach, mentor and support colleagues through inductions and day-to-day guidance.
• Support room improvements, audits and quality improvement activity.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to a culture of excellence, teamwork and continuous professional improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Child development knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years or equivalent

Paediatric First Aid

Level 2 Safeguarding

Job description

Happy Days Nurseries Limited in Thornbury is seeking an experienced Early Years Supervisor to lead and develop the room team in our Thornbury nursery. You will foster a child-centred environment where children thrive and continuously improve education, care, safeguarding and wellbeing.

You will lead with a strong focus on leadership, staff development and collaboration with families and external agencies. The role includes coaching colleagues, driving quality improvement, and maintaining high