Job Description

Full Time- 40 hours per week.

We are seeking a positive person to join our dedicated, fun team with management support experience.

If you don't mind getting messy, being a little silly, exploring and allowing the children to take the lead.....with NO PLANNING and very limited paperwork, then Footsteps could be the place for you. We use tapestry to complete observations, and each room is provided with iPads to complete these on.

We concentrate on giving our children the best possible start to their education, putting care, love and passion into everything we do. We are more than just a nursery, we are a family.

There are always opportunities to progress with your career at Footsteps as we always recruit within. So if you are looking for senior roles, key holder, SENCo, Designated lead or room leader, and want to reach your full potential, then come and join our amazing team.

Assist the manager/deputy in providing effective day-to-day management of the nursery. In conjunction with the management, formulate, operate and evaluate an annual programme of activities for the children in the nursery Assist the management with supportive paperwork. Ensure that all standards and ratios are maintained. Assist with preparation of the nursery for ofsted and action any recommendations made by the inspector Encourage good practice supporting staff.

Minimum level 3 or equivalent qualification in childcare. A qualification is necessary to fulfil this role. Experience in a senior support role would be benifical.

We believe in a healthy work life balance, there is no taking work home, we give you time out of the room to complete essential paperwork. There are no monthly staff meetings, but we do this by having regular 1:1 or group meetings within working hours. Any required training such as safeguarding freshers and first aid are all paid for and any hours that are used in non working hours are returned to you.

We have a qualified mental first aider to support all staff's mental wellbeing, who checks in every 6 weeks or is always there when needed.

We often hold team bonding events, which are all paid for and we are always doing something different from laser zone, mini golf, darts to dancing so there is always something for everyone. "A team that plays together stays together".

Check out our Instagram page- Footsteps Daycare 2018 ltd, to see for yourself, just what fun we have, and if you join now you can come along and join in with our wonderful winter/spring festivities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 28,000.00-29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Health & wellbeing programme
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/12/2025
Expected start date: 12/01/2026