At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop teams to enhance quality in Early Years settings.
- Company: Join Grandir UK, a supportive and ambitious organisation focused on child-centred practice.
- Benefits: Enjoy 36 days annual leave, flexible working, and childcare discounts.
- Other info: Join a certified Great Place to Work with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's lives and shape the future of early years education.
- Qualifications: Must have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and multi-site experience.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Are you passionate about raising quality standards across Early Years settings and supporting teams to achieve exceptional outcomes? At Grandir UK, we're looking for an experienced Early Years professional to join us as an Early Years Manager, leading our Early Learning and Training Partner team and driving quality, compliance, safeguarding and educational excellence across our nursery portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on influencing and supporting others, using data and insight to drive improvement, and ensuring children receive the very best start in life.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and developing our Early Learning and Training Partner team
- Supporting nurseries to achieve Strong and Exceptional outcomes
- Driving continuous quality improvement across the nursery estate
- Supporting Ofsted readiness and inspections
- Championing safeguarding, compliance and child welfare
- Using data and reporting to identify trends and opportunities
- Contributing to Grandir UK's Early Years strategy and Early Years Board
We're looking for someone who has:
- A full and relevant Early Years qualification (Level 3 minimum)
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS and Ofsted Inspection Framework
- Proven multi-site Early Years experience
- Experience leading teams and driving performance
- A track record of improving quality and outcomes within Early Years settings
- Excellent coaching, mentoring and stakeholder management skills
- The ability to analyse data and produce high-quality reports
- A passion for delivering exceptional experiences for children, families and colleagues
Our Benefits
- 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Christmas and New Year shutdown
- Flexible working options
- Childcare discount
- £500 refer-a-friend bonus
- Company pension with employer contributions
- Statutory Sick Pay from day one
- Life assurance
- Certified Great Place to Work
- Enhanced Family & Wellbeing Benefits
- 100% pay for the first 12 weeks of maternity/adoption leave
- 100% pay for 4 weeks paternity leave
- Up to 4 weeks paid parental bereavement leave
- Up to 2 weeks paid compassionate leave
- Up to 2 weeks paid miscarriage leave
- Wellbeing Day (additional day off)
- The Grand Event – up to 1 extra week of leave after 2 years
Additional Benefits
- Retail discounts including ASOS, gyms, cinema, M&S and supermarkets
- 24-hour remote GP access
- Medical cashback for dental, physiotherapy and therapies
- Recognition, rewards and team celebrations
- Tailored training and career progression opportunities
- Sustainability initiatives and Carbon Literacy training
In return, you'll join a supportive and ambitious organisation where quality, child-centred practice and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact across a national nursery group and help shape the future of early years quality at Grandir UK. Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required. We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. AI-assisted tools may be used during the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by our team. Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early.
Early Years Manager in Bradford employer: Grandir UK
At Grandir UK, we pride ourselves on being a supportive and ambitious employer, dedicated to fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement in Early Years education. With generous benefits such as 36 days of annual leave, flexible working options, and tailored training opportunities, we empower our Early Years Managers to make a meaningful impact across our nursery portfolio while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. Join us in shaping the future of early years quality and experience the unique advantages of working with a certified Great Place to Work.
