Early Steps Nursery – Dudley
- Location: Dudley
- Salary: £32,448 per year
- Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Lead a Nursery Where Children, Families and Staff Thrive
Are you an experienced Nursery Manager or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready to take the next step in your career?
At Early Steps Nursery, we're looking for a passionate and inspiring leader who is committed to providing outstanding early years education and creating a nurturing environment where children can flourish.
You'll lead a dedicated team, build strong relationships with families and play a key role in ensuring every child receives the very best start in life.
If you're passionate about developing people, maintaining high standards and making a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
As our Nursery Manager, you will:
- Lead, motivate and develop a dedicated team of early years professionals.
- Ensure the nursery consistently delivers outstanding care and education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Create a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment where every child can learn, grow and thrive.
- Build positive and lasting relationships with parents, carers and the local community.
- Lead the day-to-day operation of the nursery, supporting occupancy, staffing and the overall success of the setting.
- Promote a strong culture of safeguarding, wellbeing and continuous improvement.
- Support your team through regular coaching, supervision and professional development.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential).
- Minimum Grade C in Maths or equivalent
Skills
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and safeguarding requirements.
- Organised, proactive and able to lead by example.
- Passionate about delivering exceptional childcare and education.
Experience
- Previous experience managing or deputising within an early years setting.
- Experience leading and developing a successful nursery team.
- Experience preparing for or supporting Ofsted inspections is desirable.
Perks and Benefits
- 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
- Private medical insurance.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- A supportive leadership team that invests in your growth.
Join the Early Steps Family
If you're an enthusiastic and caring leader who wants to make a real impact while supporting a passionate team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of Early Steps Nursery, where every child is encouraged to take their first steps towards a bright future.
Safeguarding Statement
Early Steps Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, Right to Work in the UK, references and any other relevant safer recruitment checks.
This advert is intended as an overview of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties or responsibilities.
Pay: £32,448.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dudley, West Midlands: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Have you previously been responsible for leading and managing a team within an early years setting?
- Have you supported or led an Ofsted inspection?
Work Location: In person
