Nursery Room Manager

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity in a high-quality Early Years environment based in Hove, East Sussex? We are seeking an experienced, confident, and passionate Nursery Room Manager to join our supportive early years team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a leadership role within a nurturing setting where children are encouraged to learn, play, and develop in a stimulating environment. You will lead your room team in delivering outstanding early years care and education, with genuine opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and delivery of high-quality, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework.
• Manage and inspire a team of practitioners, ensuring excellent standards of care and education are maintained.
• Create a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating environment for all children.
• Act as Key Person, overseeing children's learning, development, wellbeing, and care needs.
• Monitor, assess, and record children's progress, sharing updates and milestones with parents and carers.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with families through clear and effective communication.
• Ensure safeguarding, child protection, and health & safety procedures are consistently implemented.
• Drive continuous improvement within the room and contribute to the overall success and quality of the nursery.
• Support staff development through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.

Ideal Candidate:

• Level 3 qualification or above in Early Years Education (essential).
• Significant experience within an Early Years setting, ideally as a Room Leader or Nursery Room Manager.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and child protection requirements.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, support, and develop a team.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Passionate about early childhood development and delivering outstanding care and education.
• Committed to maintaining the highest professional standards.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Ongoing professional development and clear career progression opportunities.
• Up to 28 days' holiday per year (including bank holidays).
• Your birthday off – because you deserve it.
• 25% childcare discount.
• Enhanced family leave and return-to-work support.
• Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme and mental health resources.
• Financial wellbeing support and access to salary finance options.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI).
• Access to a comprehensive benefits and wellbeing platform with retail discounts and support tools.
• Pension scheme with employer contributions.