Staff Development & Quality Lead

Little Giggles Private Day Nursery; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-performing nursery group is seeking a Staff Development & Quality Lead responsible for training staff and ensuring quality across multiple sites. This role involves leading training initiatives, coaching, and supporting team members to enhance their skills. Ideal candidates will have a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification, experience in mentoring, and a strong understanding of EYFS and Ofsted standards. The position offers an opportunity to be part of a supportive leadership team invested in staff development.

Benefits

Real opportunities for career progression

Investment in staff development

Regular staff incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification required.
• Experience in training or mentoring staff is essential.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff training across all locations.
• Provide in-room coaching and support.
• Work with HR processes in managerial absence.

Skills

Strong understanding of EYFS

Experience delivering training

Confident communicator

Highly organised

Education

Minimum Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Level 6 (Early Years/Education/Leadership)

Job description

Staff Development & Quality Lead

Job Title: Staff Development & Quality Lead

Salary: From £40,000 (DOE)

Hours: Full Time – 42.5 hours per week

Holiday: 30 days including bank holidays

Location: Multi-site across Greater Manchester

Driving licence & car: Essential

Little Giggles Private Day Nursery & Preschool is a high‑performing, multi‑site nursery group with an Outstanding reputation, strong leadership structure and a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development. With six busy settings and over 150 dedicated team members, we are excited to introduce a new senior role within our leadership team.

We are recruiting a Staff Development & Quality Lead to strengthen consistency, enhance staff skills and ensure that every team member receives the training and support needed to deliver exceptional practice.

This role covers all six sites and will be pivotal in ensuring the quality, consistency and professional growth of our workforce. Duties include:

Staff Training, Development & On-the-Floor Support

• Leading high‑quality staff training across the company.
• Providing in‑room coaching, modelling and guidance.
• Planning and delivering group CPD sessions and workshops.
• Leading new starter inductions and embedding consistent onboarding.
• Developing individual training plans and long‑term staff development strategies.

Apprenticeships & Compliance

• Maintaining, monitoring and reviewing apprentice off‑the‑job (OTJ) logs.
• Scheduling, approving and quality‑checking apprentice OTJ time.
• Conducting Experience‑Based Route meetings and training.
• Supporting staff with reflective practice and professionalism.

Leadership, Quality & HR Support

• Working as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Supporting HR processes and taking leadership in the absence of the Operations & Processes Manager.
• Supporting performance improvement plans related to practice or professionalism.
• Liaising with Nursery Managers to embed consistency, quality and compliance with EYFS and Ofsted expectations.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years Qualification.
• Level 6 (Early Years/Education/Leadership) – desirable.
• Strong understanding of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted expectations.
• Experience delivering training or staff mentoring.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Confident communicator able to inspire and develop others.
• Highly organised, self‑motivated and proactive.

Why Work for Little Giggles?

• Being part of an innovative, supportive SLT.
• Real opportunities for career progression.
• A company that invests heavily in staff development and wellbeing.
• Regular staff incentives, appreciation events and wellbeing initiatives.
• A leadership team that values transparency, fairness and staff voice.
• Additional CPD opportunities and leadership development pathways.

How to Apply

Send your CV and a brief cover letter to [e-mail] with the subject: Staff Development & Quality Lead Application or apply via the website.