Early Years Assistant Manager

We are seeking a dedicated and creative Early Years Assistant Manager to support our Early Years Manager in leading and inspiring our team to deliver exceptional early years education and care.

Whether you already have management experience or are looking to take the next step in your career, we offer comprehensive training and professional development opportunities to help you grow.

What We Offer:

We are committed to delivering high-quality early years education and care to children and families. We value our team members and offer a supportive workplace with significant benefits, including:

• 100% discount on childcare and early education places for staff
• Access to extensive training and career progression, including our Learning Management System (LMS)
• Investment in FAMLY technology, reducing paperwork and allowing you more time to focus on the children
• A generous workplace pension scheme
• 25 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional leave for long service
• A special Birthday Leave day to celebrate your well-being
• Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave
• A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, offering up to £300 if you refer someone who joins the team
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with 24/7 helpline, confidential counselling, legal and life management advice, and well-being resources
• Discounts of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plans for new phones or tablets
• Support from a dedicated Mental Health First Aider to promote your well-being

Job Purpose:

As Early Years Assistant Manager, you will:

• Work collaboratively within the nursery management team to inspire and lead staff in providing high-quality, inclusive early years education and care, in line with our policies and procedures
• Serve as a role model, demonstrating sensitive and responsive interactions while extending children’s learning experiences
• Ensure that quality and safety standards are consistently met and maintained

Requirements:

• A minimum Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare qualification (or equivalent)
• Post-qualification experience working in early education, childcare, or a similar environment
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, concise reports and correspondence for supervisions, business plans, child protection/safeguarding reporting, and recruitment purposes, using Microsoft Word and other computer tools
• The ability to inspire and motivate others, set clear objectives, and maintain high standards for yourself and the team
• An enhanced DBS check will be required if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service.

This is a full-time, permanent position with 40 hours per week, working 52 weeks a year.

If you are eager to make a difference in early years education, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.