Job Description

Are you passionate about shaping the future for young children and leading a dedicated team? We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Early Years Manager to join our team.

About the Role

As Early Years Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of our nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care, education, and safeguarding. You will lead, motivate, and develop a team of early years professionals, fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating environment where every child can thrive. You will work closely with families, external agencies, our committee and the wider community to promote children's wellbeing and learning.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operations of the nursery, ensuring compliance with all relevant Scottish legislation, statutory frameworks, and best practice guidance (including the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014, GIRFEC, Health and Social Care Standards, and National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland 2021). Lead and support staff, including recruitment, induction, supervision, and ongoing professional development. Develop and implement high-quality educational programmes aligned with the Early Years Framework and Realising the Ambition: Being Me. Ensure robust safeguarding and child protection procedures are followed at all times. Maintain a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment, conducting regular risk assessments and ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation. Build strong partnerships with parents, committee, carers, and external agencies. Manage resources, and administrative tasks efficiently. Drive continuous improvement through self-evaluation, quality assurance, and engagement with the Care Inspectorate.
Essential Qualifications and Experience

BA in Childhood Practice (or equivalent qualification recognised by the SSSC). Proven experience in a management or supervisory role within an early years or childcare setting. Registration with, or eligibility to register with, the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) at manager level. Sound knowledge of early childhood development, safeguarding, and current Scottish policy and practice. Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
Desirable Attributes

Commitment to ongoing professional learning and reflective practice. Ability to inspire and support a team to deliver outstanding outcomes for children. Experience in working with children with additional support needs. Strong partnership working skills with families and professionals.
Benefits

Competitive salary Term time working and opportunities for professional development. Supportive team culture and a rewarding, impactful career.
If you are a dynamic, caring leader ready to make a difference in early years education, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to chairperson.akn@gmail.com by 25/01/26

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 33 per week

Work Location: In person