Job Description

Lead with Purpose. Shape a Curriculum That Matters.

At Creative Explorers, we are building something better in early years. Our curriculum is not off-the-shelf or box-ticking. It is responsive, reflective, and values-driven.

We are looking for a Curriculum Manager who can lead the delivery and ongoing development of our educational practice across multiple sites. This is a senior, strategic role for an experienced early years educator who thrives on shaping learning at scale and mentoring others to deliver consistently excellent practice.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading the design, delivery, and quality of curriculum across all Creative Explorers settings Coaching and mentoring Room Leaders and Practitioners in pedagogy and planning Facilitating observations, modelling interactions, and embedding reflective practice Ensuring alignment with EYFS while also expanding on our internal values and educational themes Creating consistent learning documentation, planning cycles, and assessment systems Driving quality through collaborative feedback, peer review, and hands-on leadership Coordinating site learning walks and supporting leadership teams in delivering elevated practice Contributing to the strategic direction of practice development across the organisation
This role is central to how we grow, how we maintain consistency, and how we continually improve what we offer to children, families, and staff.

What We're Looking For

A degree-level qualification in Early Years, Child Development, or Education At least five years of post-qualification experience with proven curriculum leadership Strong knowledge of EYFS, assessment, inclusion, and reflective pedagogy Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills Experience supporting teams across multiple settings is highly desirable A values-led approach to teaching and leadership
You'll be confident in your practice, calm under pressure, and motivated by purpose and quality.

Why Work With Creative Explorers

We are a growing, ambitious nursery group with a strong belief in doing things differently. Our educational approach is supported by a leadership team that values integrity, clarity, and trust.

As Curriculum Manager, you will have a real platform to influence our direction. You'll lead development initiatives like Elevate, support creative curriculum planning, and work with teams who want to get better every day.

You'll also connect with wider programmes like Nourish, our in-house initiative exploring the links between food, learning, and wellbeing in early years.

Our Values

We expect the same from our team that we nurture in our children: Curious, Confident, Kind, Brave. These values shape our pedagogy, our decisions, and our culture.

What You'll Get

50% childcare discount Extra annual leave for each year of service, up to three additional days Paid birthday leave Paid Christmas closure 200 staff referral bonus Staff wellbeing and hardship fund CPD and leadership development opportunities A chance to lead across multiple settings with room for influence and autonomy

Apply Now

If you are ready to take your early years leadership to the next level, and want to be part of a team that genuinely values professional practice, we would love to hear from you.

Send your CV today and join us in shaping something better.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 24,420.00-38,138.10 per year

Work Location: In person