Senior Nursery Leader — Lead, Inspire & Thrive in Early Years

Zero2Five Early Years Recruitment; Ledston; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

8 bank holidays

All-year-round position

Job summary

Zero2Five Early Years Recruitment is seeking a Nursery Leader for a Leeds nursery. The role leads a dedicated team, champions play-based learning and EYFS, and drives safeguarding and inclusion.

You’ll manage operations, budgets and occupancy while building strong relationships with families and the wider community. The successful candidate will hold a degree-level qualification and have proven leadership in an early years or similar setting.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification and proven leadership in early years or equivalent.
• Experience leading a nursery or similar educational setting.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and SEND provisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a dedicated nursery team.
• Champion high-quality, play-based learning and EYFS.
• Drive safeguarding, inclusion and SEND provision.
• Build strong relationships with families and the local community.
• Oversee nursery operations, budgets and occupancy.
• Bring energy, vision and a passion for every child’s development.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Budget management

Community engagement

Education

Degree-level qualification in Early Years

Job description

Zero2Five Early Years Recruitment is seeking a Nursery Leader for a Leeds nursery. The role leads a dedicated team, champions play-based learning and EYFS, and drives safeguarding and inclusion.

You’ll manage operations, budgets and occupancy while building strong relationships with families and the wider community. The successful candidate will hold a degree-level qualification and have proven leadership in an early years or similar setting.