- Application Deadline
- Thursday, December 3, 2026
- Location
- Salisbury, SP4 6SA
- Salary
- £31,720
- 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 Happy Days Nursery & preschool in Salisbury.
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 £31,720.00 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: £5,431.00
- 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 Salisbury 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.
