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Early Years Manager

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Aylestone, City of Leicester

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

Role Summary
As Childcare Lead, you will have overall responsibility for the quality of teaching, learning, and care across the EYFS. You’ll ensure the curriculum is delivered consistently to a high standard, lead and develop the team, and maintain full compliance with all regulatory requirements. This is a senior leadership role suited to a confident, forward-thinking early years professional.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Quality
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    Lead, inspire, and develop the EYFS team to deliver outstanding practice
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    Embed a culture of teamwork, ownership, and continuous improvement
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    Drive consistent, high-quality EYFS delivery across all rooms
Curriculum & Standards
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    Oversee curriculum planning and implementation
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    Monitor teaching quality and provide coaching and feedback
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    Report on quality and standards to senior stakeholders as required
Compliance & Safeguarding
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    Ensure full compliance with Ofsted, safeguarding, and health & safety requirements
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    Maintain policies, procedures, and strong external relationships
Staff Development
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    Identify training needs and support ongoing professional development
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    Mentor staff and encourage the sharing of best practice
Operational Support
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    Support day-to-day nursery operations, stepping into operational or admin duties when required
Parents & Community
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    Build strong relationships with parents and promote an inclusive, welcoming environment
Requirements
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    Level 3 Childcare qualification (or equivalent); higher qualifications desirable
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    Proven leadership experience within an early years setting
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    Strong knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted requirements
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    Excellent communication, organisation, and people-management skills
Values
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    Teamwork – working together to achieve the best outcomes
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    Ownership – taking responsibility and pride in our work
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    Inspire & Nurture – supporting children and colleagues to thrive
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    Grow – commitment to continuous development

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