Early Years?Manager - Nursery level 6
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Full-time
educational-instruction-and-library
Location
Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom
Posted
July 09, 2026
Job Description
An opportunity has arisen for a Head of Early Years / Early Years Manager to join a well-established childcare provider with multiple nurseries supporting early years education from birth to school age.
As a Head of Early Years / Early Years Manager, you will provide educational and operational leadership alongside the Nursery Manager, ensuring exceptional standards of care, learning and safeguarding are maintained across the setting.
This full-time role offers a salary range of £39,250 - £45,850 and benefits.
You will be responsible for
Support the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day operation of the nursery.
Lead high-quality early years education in line with the EYFS framework and regulatory requirements.
Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, promoting a strong safeguarding culture and managing safeguarding concerns.
Maintain child protection records and liaise with external agencies as required.
Monitor children's progress and ensure hig...
As a Head of Early Years / Early Years Manager, you will provide educational and operational leadership alongside the Nursery Manager, ensuring exceptional standards of care, learning and safeguarding are maintained across the setting.
This full-time role offers a salary range of £39,250 - £45,850 and benefits.
You will be responsible for
Support the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day operation of the nursery.
Lead high-quality early years education in line with the EYFS framework and regulatory requirements.
Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, promoting a strong safeguarding culture and managing safeguarding concerns.
Maintain child protection records and liaise with external agencies as required.
Monitor children's progress and ensure hig...