Senior Early Years Worker

Blackburn with Darwen Council; Lancashire; Presencial; GBP 26 000 - 33 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Blackburn with Darwen Council is seeking a Senior Early Years Worker within Family Hubs & Children's Centre Nurseries to lead the nursery team and drive high standards of care and development for children aged 2-5.

Working with the Nursery Teacher, you will oversee day-to-day operations, support staff, and coordinate with Health, Education and Children's Services to promote school readiness and family support.

Qualificações

• Experience leading a nursery or early years team.
• Ability to coach and mentor staff and monitor quality improvement.
• Experience safeguarding and early intervention in families.

Responsabilidades

• Provide day-to-day leadership for the nursery team and drive high standards of care and learning.
• Plan and deliver outstanding learning experiences for children aged 2–5 years.
• Champion school readiness and child-centred learning.
• Use children's voices to shape engaging provision.
• Support staff development through supervision and mentoring.
• Lead on quality assurance, monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to safeguarding and early intervention for families.
• Collaborate with Family Hubs, Health, Education and Children's Services.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Terms & Conditions: Term Time, Permanent, 32.5 hours a week
Department: People, Education
Closing date: 28th October2026at midnight.

Senior Early Years Worker

Family Hubs & Children's Centre Nurseries

Are you an experienced Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager or Early Years Leader looking for an opportunity to use your leadership skills in a role that makes a lasting difference to children and families?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Early Years Worker to join our Family Hubs and Children's Centre Nurseries, working as part of an innovative multi-disciplinary team committed to improving outcomes for children from two to five years.

This is a rewarding leadership role that combines high-quality early years practice with team management, quality improvement, and support for children's learning and development.

About the Role

Working closely with the Nursery Teacher, you will provide day-to-day leadership for the nursery team, driving high standards of care, learning and development. You will play a key role in creating an inspiring environment where children thrive, staff feel supported, and families receive the best possible start.

You will:

• Lead and inspire a dedicated Early Years team
• Support the planning and delivery of outstanding learning experiences for children aged 2-5 years
• Champion school readiness and child-centred learning
• Use children's interests and voices to shape engaging provision
• Support staff development through supervision, coaching and mentoring
• Lead on quality assurance, monitoring and continuous improvement
• Contribute to safeguarding and early intervention for children and families
• Work collaboratively with professionals across Family Hubs, Health, Education and Children's Services

For further information, please contact: [e-mail]