Following our recent OFSTED inspection where our Yeovil Nursery achieved ‘Expected Standard’ we are recruiting for an Assistant Manager. This newly implemented role is an opportunity to lead the day-to-day running of the nursery and work closely with the Early Years Nursery manager at an exciting time of growth. This is a chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career enhancing.
Up to £35,500.00 per annum
Full-time, 40 hours a week
You’ll lead the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care and education. By inspiring your team and fostering strong relationships with families, you’ll create a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment where every child can flourish.
In return, we offer a supportive and flexible working environment designed to help you succeed in your role while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. As a leader within the nursery, you’ll be empowered to shape both your team’s success and your own professional journey.
Why join us?
Happy Days Yeovil is a well-established nursery with a strong community presence and a dedicated team. The nursery is entering an exciting new phase, focused on strengthening leadership, enhancing quality, and building an environment where both children and staff can truly thrive.
Recent OFSTED Inspectors noted that our children “demonstrate that they are gaining a broad range of skills and knowledge and are prepared for their transition to the next room or school.” and “Children enjoy their time at the setting and engage enthusiastically in the wide range of learning opportunities staff provide.”
This is a great opportunity to take on a key leadership role within a growing setting. With increased interest in the local area and continued development plans, you’ll play a central role in shaping the nursery’s future and making a lasting difference.
We invest in you as much as you invest in the children and your team. You’ll benefit from structured training, leadership mentoring, and clear progression pathways, supporting your continued growth and career advancement.
About the role:
As the Assistant Manager, you will:
- Support the Nursery Manager in leading, motivating, and developing nursery staff to deliver outstanding care and education.
- Ensure full compliance with EYFS, Ofsted, and safeguarding requirements.
- Assist with the effective management of nursery resources, occupancy, and budgets.
- Build positive relationships with parents, staff, and the local community.
- Support staff development, supervision, and training.
- Help drive continuous improvement across the nursery setting.
- Maintain a safe, calm, and well-organised environment for all children.
What we’re looking for:
- Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years/Childcare
- Proven leadership in an early years setting
- Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and regulatory requirements
- Excellent organisational, communication and people management skills
- A proactive, approachable leadership style and passion for high-quality care
We're building a workplace where our colleagues thrive
We offer a range of meaningful benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. Our benefits aren’t just perks, they’re part of a culture that puts people first and we continue to build our range of benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and satisfaction of our workforce. Some of these include:
- up to £35,500.00 per annum, based on a 40-hour week
- Pension & Life Assurance*
- In addition to 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays and more!**
- An additional day each year to celebrate something personal to you*
- Funded DBS Update Service
- Funded Blue Light Card Membership
- Access to digital GP 24/7 with on-demand counselling services
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing services through the SPARK APP
- Recognition and celebration for Long Service
- Subject to eligibility criteria
**up to an additional four gifted days off during Christmas closedown or if the setting is open 52-weeks of the year, an additional four days to your annual leave entitlement, pro rata
Safeguarding commitment:
Happy Days Nurseries are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care. All successful candidates will undergo the required vetting process.
