Job Description

We are seeking a passionate and experienced

Early Years Manager

to join our team on a maternity cover contract. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to lead our setting, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where children can thrive.


Rosedene's mission is to provide the

most enriching learning opportunities

, within a

nurturing environment

, for our children to

be kind, curious and confident,

ready to shape the world.


We're a small family business, established for over 30 years and we're proud of the

high-quality experiences

we offer across our 11 nurseries in the North of England. This is only made possible by our

exceptional

nursery teams. Our

children

&

families

are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking to recruit a

trustworthy

and

passionate

person who is ready to

make a difference.

Rosedene are recognised as pioneers in the early years industry, constantly

innovating

our childcare experiences, and we need curious thinkers to help us in our journey.

About you:

Hold a full and relevant level 3 Early Years Qualification At least 2 years experience in Early years GCSE level C or above Have a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding duties, nursery procedures and policies Have good knowledge of birth to 5 development and the EYFS curriculum Excellent practice within an early years setting Have excellent organisational and time management skills Have a passion for outdoor learning and delivering enriching learning opportunities for children Demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge in Early Years and have full understanding of children's emotional, physical, psychological and educational developmental needs A positive attitude with an unwavering commitment to service excellence to allow us to maintain our high standards Be able to work as a team Have a professional attitude and manner

What you'll be doing

Supervising children within the nursery environment, including mealtimes, rest periods and nappy changing/toileting Creating fun and engaging activities to suit the needs of the children Promote good hygiene practices Building solid, caring relationships with parents/carers, families, professionals, and your team Keeping accurate records and communicating with parents/carers Supporting your team members and being a positive role model, who looks to develop and suggest positive changes Leading the room in the absence of the room leader Attend staff meetings or any training courses that will help enhance your personal and professional development Monitor and record all accidents Adhering to and implement all nursery procedures and policies Contributing new ideas to continue to develop our practice

Benefits

The key benefits of working at Rosedene Nurseries:

Competitive Compensation, Company Pension Scheme & Progression

Attractive pay rates with clear opportunities for career progression and internal progression

Part of an award-winning & growing business,

recognised as a pioneer in the early years education sector.

Recent Awards include:

+

2024/ 2025 Uks Top SME Nursery Apprenticeship Provider

+

Multiple Ofsted Outstanding Awards

+

2024 NMT Finalists for Top Nursery Group of the Year

+

2024 Community Nursery of the Year

+

97% of employees are happy working at Rosedene 2025 Employee survey

Extensive Training & Development

Supported by monthly in-person and online training. Funded First Aid Course. 24/7 access to your own e-learning platform for essential skills training, CPD qualified courses and personal development.

Curiosity, Forest & Beach school training.

Monthly team meetings. With opportunities to work across different nursery locations

Strong company-wide Well-Being Support

A robust well-being programme, team well-being walks, and initiatives focused on maintaining a healthy work-life balance

Delivering rewarding work with a positive, meaningful impact to families everyday

Share the passion with our Rosedene employees. No one day is the same at Rosedene Nurseries, making every day a new adventure. We support thousands of children and their families through their development, which makes the role extremely rewarding.

Working as part of a family business and a long-standing family team

who care about creating the best working environment for their employees. Many employees stay with us through-out their working careers

Positive Culture & Team Engagement

A fun, collaborative work environment with team-building events through-out the year, recognition through monthly and yearly awards, be heard through employee feedback, and a be part of a culture focused on mutual support.

Management support

Our managers are approachable and supportive, always on hand to guide, encourage, and celebrate your success.

Great annual leave, your Birthday off, Paid Overtime & Additional Time Off

Overtime is paid; employees are also rewarded with extra days off for milestones such as birthdays, 100% attendance and long-standing commitments

Childcare Perks

Discounted childcare for employees and access to an Employee Benefits Scheme









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