Nursery Room Manager

Are you looking for an exciting Nursery Room Manager 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.

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• Lead the planning and delivery of high-quality, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework.
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• Manage and inspire a team of practitioners, ensuring excellent standards of care and education are maintained.
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• Create a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating environment for all children.
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• Act as Key Person, overseeing children's learning, development, wellbeing, and care needs.
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• Monitor, assess, and record children's progress, sharing updates and milestones with parents and carers.
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• Build strong, trusting relationships with families through clear and effective communication.
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• Ensure safeguarding, child protection, and health & safety procedures are consistently implemented.
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• Drive continuous improvement within the room and contribute to the overall success and quality of the nursery.
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• Support staff development through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
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• Level 3 qualification or above in Early Years Education (essential).
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• Significant experience within an Early Years setting, ideally as a Room Leader or Nursery Room Manager.
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• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and child protection requirements.
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• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, support, and develop a team.
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• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
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• Passionate about early childhood development and delivering outstanding care and education.
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• Committed to maintaining the highest professional standards.
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• Competitive salary.
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• Ongoing professional development and clear career progression opportunities.
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• Up to 28 days' holiday per year (including bank holidays).
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• Your birthday off – because you deserve it.
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• 25% childcare discount.
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• Enhanced family leave and return-to-work support.
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• Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme and mental health resources.
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• Financial wellbeing support and access to salary finance options.
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• Cycle to Work scheme.
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• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI).
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• Access to a comprehensive benefits and wellbeing platform with retail discounts and support tools.
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• Pension scheme with employer contributions.
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