Early Years Manager

Early Years Manager Location: Aylestone Salary: Upto £40000 Hours: Full-time, permanent Our client, a well-established early years setting, is seeking an experienced and committed Early Years Manager to lead the nursery’s day-to-day operations and ensure outstanding standards of care and education. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader who is passionate about early childhood development, team management, and creating a positive, high-quality learning environment. The Role * Lead and manage the nursery in line with EYFS, safeguarding and regulatory requirements * Support, motivate and develop the staff team through effective leadership * Maintain high standards of practice, care and compliance across the setting * Oversee staffing, ratios, rotas and performance management * Build strong relationships with parents, carers and external professionals * Prepare for and manage inspections, audits and quality assurance processes * Contribute to occupancy, budgets and the smooth running of the nursery The Ideal Candidate * Holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above) * Proven experience in an Early Years Manager, Deputy Manager or similar leadership role * Strong understanding of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements * Confident people manager with excellent communication skills * Organised, professional and solutions-focused * Passionate about delivering high-quality early education Benefits * Competitive salary * Supportive ownership and senior leadership * Ongoing training and professional development * Clear progression opportunities * Company pension scheme * Generous holiday entitlement * Discounted childcare (where applicable) If you’re an experienced early years leader looking for your next challenge in a supportive and well-run setting, we would be delighted to hear from you