Principal Advisor for Early Years

Are you an experienced early years leader with a proven track record of managing multiple nursery settings? We're seeking a dedicated Principal Advisor for Early Years to oversee and drive excellence across our group of nurseries. This is a pivotal leadership role offering a blend of strategic direction and hands-on operational support. Working with a North London Local Authority you will:

• Provide consistent, high-quality leadership across multiple nursery settings.
• Drive continuous improvement in line with Ofsted and EYFS standards.
• Support nursery managers with guidance, coaching, and operational oversight.
• Lead on serious safeguarding matters and ensure compliance with statutory frameworks.
• Maintain Ofsted readiness and action planning post-inspections.
• Address urgent issues such as staffing, incidents, or complaints efficiently.
• Manage nursery budgets and ensure financial sustainability.
• Balance staffing and funding to maintain quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Foster clear, open communication with parents, carers, staff, and internal stakeholders.
• Represent the nurseries at council meetings and key external forums.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in managing multiple nursery settings or within a multi-site early years role.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, EYFS, and safeguarding requirements.
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, and people management skills.
• A strategic thinker who can balance quality provision with operational efficiency.
• Confident communicator, comfortable representing the service externally.

Flexible WorkingThis is a hybrid role, primarily home-based, with regular travel to nurseries and periodic attendance at head office or stakeholder meetings as required.APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUPAll applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.INDSCG1