Trainee Nursery Manager – Stourbridge
Location: Stourbridge
Salary: £13.86 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift pattern: Varied shifts between 7:30am and 6:00pm
Contract: Full time
Ready to take your next step in Early Years leadership?
Are you an experienced Senior Nursery Practitioner, Room Leader or Deputy looking to take the next step in your career?
The YMCA is looking for a Trainee Nursery Manager to join their nursery in Stourbridge, supporting the day-to-day running of the setting and developing your leadership skills alongside the Nursery Manager.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who already has strong Early Years experience and is ready to take on greater responsibility, lead a team and progress towards Nursery Management.
You’ll help create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can thrive, while developing your skills across leadership, safeguarding, compliance and nursery operations.
Why join the YMCA?
- Career progression towards Nursery Management
- CPD opportunities to support your professional development
- Staff discount for childcare at YMCA nurseries
- The opportunity to develop your leadership skills within an established organisation
- A role where you can make a genuine difference to children, families and your team
What will you be doing?
As Trainee Nursery Manager, you’ll work closely with the Nursery Manager to support the successful running of the setting.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day running of the nursery, stepping up in their absence
- Leading, supporting and mentoring childcare practitioners to deliver high-quality care and Early Years education
- Helping ensure the nursery meets EYFS, safeguarding, Ofsted and YMCA requirements
- Supporting with staff rotas, training, supervision and team development
- Building positive relationships with children, parents and professionals
- Supporting with children's development records, health and safety, risk assessments and other nursery administration
What are we looking for?
We’re looking for someone who is ready to step up and take on more responsibility.
You’ll ideally have:
- Level 3 Diploma in Early Years – essential
- Previous experience in a senior childcare, Room Leader, Senior Practitioner or similar role
- A strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- The confidence and ability to lead, motivate and support a team
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A genuine passion for children’s development, wellbeing and learning
- Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
- An enhanced DBS, or willingness to obtain one
Most importantly, you'll be someone who wants to develop, take ownership and progress their career in Early Years leadership.
Interested?
If you're an experienced Early Years professional who is ready to take that next step towards Nursery Management, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and a member of the Green Bee Recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity with you.
Safeguarding
This position is subject to a successful interview, enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references including your most recent employer, Right to Work in the UK, qualification verification and any other relevant checks.
This vacancy is advertised on behalf of the YMCA by Green Bee Recruitment. By applying for this position, you consent to being contacted by Green Bee Recruitment regarding your application.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.86 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Management: 1 year (required)
- Nursery: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 Childcare Qualification (required)
Work Location: In person
