- Application Deadline
- Wednesday, September 30, 2026
- Location
- Bristol, BS35 3UP - Thornbury
- Salary
- £30,763.20 per annum
- Positions Available
- 1
- Hours per week
- 40
- Job Summary
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We’re looking for Early Years Supervisor with experience in child development and committed to supporting children’s growth and learning based at our Thornbury nursery.
As an Early Years Supervisor, you’ll lead, motivate, and support your room team to deliver high-quality care and education in a safe, stimulating environment. You’ll build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues while ensuring excellent standards of safeguarding, learning, and wellbeing are consistently maintained.
What we offer:
We offer a range of meaningful benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. Our benefits aren’t just perks, they’re part of a culture that puts people first and we continue to build our range of benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and satisfaction of our workforce. Some of these include:
- up to £30,763.20 per annum, based on a 40-hour week
- Onboarding bonus of £1,500.00*
- Full‑time or part‑time or Flexible Working can be supported
- Value of additional benefits after one years’ service: £5,421.00
- Pension & Life Assurance*
- In addition to 20 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays and more!**
- An additional day each year to celebrate something personal to you*
- Funded DBS Update Service
- Funded Blue Light Card Membership
- Access to digital GP 24/7 with on-demand counselling services
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing services through the SPARK APP
- Recognition and celebration for Long Service
About the role:
As an Early Years Supervisor, you will:
- Lead and support a room team to deliver outstanding care and education
- Deliver engaging learning experiences in line with the EYFS
- Support children’s individual development, wellbeing, and progress
- Build strong relationships with families, colleagues, and external agencies
- Monitor planning, assessments, and room standards to ensure quality outcomes
- Coach, mentor, and develop colleagues through inductions, supervisions, and day-to-day support
- Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and compliance standards are consistently maintained
About you:
We're looking for Early Years Supervisor, who:
- Level 3 qualification in Early Years or equivalent
- Previous supervisory experience within an Early Years setting
- Strong understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding, and childcare legislation
- Paediatric First Aid and Level 2 Safeguarding (or willingness to obtain)
- Excellent organisational and leadership skills
- A proactive, team-focused approach with a genuine passion for developing children and colleagues
- Confidence in supporting audits, room improvements, and maintaining high standards
*Subject to eligibility criteria
**up to an additional four gifted days off during Christmas closedown or if the setting is open 52-weeks of the year, an additional four days to your annual leave entitlement, pro rata
Safeguarding commitment:
Happy Days Nurseries are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care. All successful candidates will undergo the required vetting process.
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Early Years Supervisor in Bristol employer: Happy Days Nurseries
Happy Days is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment in Swindon where employees can thrive and develop their careers. With flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a strong commitment to health and wellbeing, you will find a workplace that values your contributions and fosters growth. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a growing organisation dedicated to supporting early years education.
