Job Description

Senior Nursery Supervisor

We would welcome applications from

Suitably Qualified and Experienced

Childcare Candidates for this Senior Position Role within the Nursery

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Applicants

MUST hold their

CCLD Level 3 in Childcare & Educationor Equivalent or above Applicants

should be working towards or considering working towardstheir Level 5 Qualification within Childcare Applicants

MUSThave a minimum of 3 years' experience within a Day Nursery/Childcare Setting working with children aged 0 - 5 years in a senior position such as Supervisor or Senior Role Applicants

MUST have experience of leading a large team of staff*
Applicants

MUST have a minimum of

2 -3 years' experience in a

Nursery Room Supervisor Position*

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Applicants currently working towards Level 5 Qualification or considering completing this course Experience working in a senior leadership role in a nursery or similar childcare setting Hold up to date core training in Child Safeguarding/Child Protection Certificate Hold an up to date core training in Paediatric First Aid Certificate Hold an up to date core training in Basic Food and Hygiene Certificate Training will be be provided when certificate dates lapse

Some of the duties you will be required to fulfil in this position are:

You will work alongside and Liaise with Management and furthermore Liaise with Supervisors/Assistant Supervisors daily You will work with the Supervisors/Assistant Supervisors & the Room Teams to provide a high standard of day to day care for the children in our care Be responsible for carrying out set rota's and be responsible for ensuring daily breaks and lunches are adequately covered within the nursery Where necessary answer Nursery phone and deal with calls and enquiries Dealing with further enquiries and carrying out settling phases with parents and children when starting dates are confirmed Have good organisational and communication skills, relaying information to parents on a daily basis where appropriate Partaking in driving duties alongside Management to escort children to the local Pre-School Nursery for the sessions which we accommodate Completing the appropriate paperwork required on all levels within the rooms and office environments in compliance with regulations To provide cover within the nursery rooms daily where and when needed and also within the offices where necessary to fulfil nursery requirements and ensure that there is a safe, caring and welcoming environment for the children and their families. Core training will be provided where necessary i.e. Food Hygiene
Applicants should apply for the position by sending:

A fully completed & detailed CV stating your Childcare Qualifications, Certificates held and all details of Senior Positions held within a Nursery setting/ Childcare Workplace and any jobs previous to these positions to show your current experience held to meet the position requirements

CV's should include all qualifications, training courses and your experience to date

Sandcastles Day Nursery are an Equal Opportunities Employer

Note: This job description is a brief outline of some duties required and will have further requirements to be all-inclusive. The Senior Supervisor will be required to perform other related duties as assigned by Management.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.21-13.71 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 35 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Private medical insurance
Education:

Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:

Nursery Assistant in Daycare Setting: 3 years (preferred) Senior Supervisory Experience in Childcare Nursery: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/08/2025
Reference ID: Senior Nursery Supervisor Summer 2025