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🌟 Early Years Manager / Head of Early Years – Basildon
📍 Basildon, Essex
💷 £39,250 – £45,850 per annum
🕐 Full-time | Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Early Years Manager / Head of Early Years to join a well-established childcare provider with multiple nursery settings. This is a senior leadership position working alongside the Nursery Manager, taking responsibility for educational standards, EYFS delivery, safeguarding, curriculum development, and team development.
🌱 The Role
You will:
- Lead the delivery of high-quality early years education in line with the EYFS framework
- Support the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day running of the setting
- Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Monitor children's progress, teaching, learning, and assessment
- Lead curriculum development across the setting
- Act as SENCO, supporting inclusive practice and working with families and external professionals
- Build strong relationships with parents and families
- Support recruitment, induction, performance management, and staff development
- Help maintain consistently high standards of care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance
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👤 About You
We're looking for someone with:
- ✅ Level 6, Level 7 or above Early Years qualification – essential
- ✅ At least 2 years' leadership experience within an Early Years setting
- ✅ Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements
- ✅ Experience leading teaching, learning, and curriculum development
- ✅ Strong people-management and staff-development skills
- ✅ Experience working collaboratively with children, families, and external agencies
- ✅ Ability to obtain an enhanced DBS
- ✅ Right to work in the UK
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🎁 What's on Offer?
- ⭐ £39,250 – £45,850 salary
- ⭐ Childcare discount
- ⭐ Generous annual leave + bank holidays
- ⭐ Health & wellbeing support
- ⭐ Discounted gym membership
- ⭐ Financial wellbeing support
- ⭐ Eye care vouchers
- ⭐ Ongoing learning & professional development
- ⭐ Supportive working environment and regular team events
If you're an experienced Early Years professional ready for your next leadership opportunity in Basildon, we'd love to hear from you.
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