Trainee Nursery Manager in Chester

Early Learners Nurseries is a family-run company that has been caring for babies and young children since 1985. We are looking for passionate Early Years Professionals to join our expanding workforce.

We are searching for a proactive candidate who can effectively support and lead a setting and its team. The position involves having a high level of responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the company, overseeing and successfully delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Guidance (EYFS) and other government statutory legislation within our childcare provision. The role requires working across settings to support the Managers, Area Manager, and Directors.

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to manage a company, support parents and carers, and work alongside the local authority. They should be proactive, have a positive approach to learning, and be open to change as Early Learners is an evolving and growing company striving for excellence. A safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment must be provided in which babies and young children are supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential.

All candidates must provide evidence of a minimum Early Years qualification of a level 3, childcare degree and/or NQT, equivalent or higher to apply for a position. As a childcare provider, we must ensure that people looking after children are suitable to fulfil the requirements of their roles and understand their responsibilities. All employees must be registered with the DBS update service.

Some of our benefits include:

• Excellent Salary
• Discounted childcare (T&Cs apply)
• Workplace pension (Peoples Pension)
• Up to £350 in free training operated by 'Flick Learning'
• Free Paediatric First Aid
• Two free uniforms
• Access to PIB Benefits Portal
• Opportunities for career progression
• Excellent state-of-the-art facilities

To apply, send us an up-to-date copy of your CV and cover letter explaining why you would like to work for Early Learners. If successful, you will be selected to take part in our interview process.

Your interview checklist includes:

• Identification (passport, drivers' licence, utility bill, birth certificate)
• Home Address (other addresses lived at in the past 5 years)
• Contact Number(s) (siblings and partners for emergencies)
• Copies of relevant Childcare certificates (level 3 childcare diploma, foundation degree, full degree, QT, EYP etc.)
• Copies of GCSE certificates (Maths & English grades C and above – essential to apply)
• Any copies of safeguarding/child protection training
• Two contacts and addresses for written references (one needs to be a current employer)

It is important to us that you feel comfortable and confident working within our environment. We will show you around our facilities and give you the opportunity to see or work within each of our classrooms and ask our team questions. Safety is paramount when working with children, so please ensure you come prepared and wear appropriate clothing.

The interview will be led by a member of our management team, covering areas such as childcare history and experience, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities experience, qualifications and awards, knowledge and understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and child protection, and procedures for dealing with concerns about child abuse.

This is an opportunity for us to ask you questions and for you to question us. In the meantime, we ask that you familiarise yourself with the company by looking on our website.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: Childcare, Company events, Employee discount, Referral programme

Work Location: In person