Early Years Assistant Manager

Job Title: Early Years Assistant Manager

Location: Southend-on-Sea - SS3

Pay: £25,420.00-£26,333.00 per year

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you passionate about early years education and ready to take the next step in your career? We are looking for a dedicated and creative Early Years Assistant Manager to support our Early Years Manager in leading and inspiring our team to provide exceptional education and care.

Whether you have previous management experience or are eager to grow into a leadership role, we offer comprehensive training and professional development to support your journey.

Why Join Us?

We are committed to providing high-quality early years education while fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace.

Your Role as Early Years Assistant Manager:

As part of our leadership team, you will:

• Inspire and lead staff to provide high-quality, inclusive early years education and care in line with our policies and procedures.
• Serve as a role model, demonstrating sensitive and responsive interactions that extend children s learning.
• Ensure quality and safety standards are consistently met and maintained.

What We re Looking For:

• A minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and Childcare (or equivalent).
• Post-qualification experience in early education, childcare, or a similar environment.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear reports, child protection/safeguarding documentation, and business correspondence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and other computer tools for report writing and administrative tasks.
• Leadership skills the ability to inspire, motivate, and set high standards for yourself and your team.
• An enhanced DBS check (if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service).

Position Details:

• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Hours: 40 hours per week, 52 weeks a year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Childcare
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in early years education and grow in your career, we d love to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your journey!