Under 3's Manager

Job Description

*** Are you an exceptional Early Years Practitioner with a passion for nurturing both children and staff? ***

We’re looking for someone to lead our Under 3s’ and Baby Room teams at Bognor Regis Nursery School — someone who would like the opportunity to further develop their Leadership skills, with a commitment to continuing practice development in both rooms and a desire to provide the very best for our amazing children!

36 hours per week (incl 1 hour staff meeting, Thursday 3:45pm - 4:45pm)

Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 5pm

Grade 10 £41,177 - £44,253

Closing date: Monday 23rd November 2026, 9am

Interview date: Monday 30th November 2026

The role:

• Lead a dedicated team of early years professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, and continuous improvement, through child-centred outstanding practice.

• Implement and maintain the highest standards of care and education, ensuring every child thrives in a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment.

• Empower and nurture staff through mentoring, training, and continuous professional development, helping them develop to their full potential

• Be part of the Nursery School’s Senior Leadership Team, helping make decisions about the direction of the whole Nursery School and Up to 3s’ provision

Safeguarding Statement

Bognor Regis Nursery School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

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To apply for this role please click on the Application Attachment links below.

Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).

Once complete please return this directly to the school.

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school directly.

Application Attachments:

Application Form - Non Teaching

Under 3's Manager - Advert

Under 3's Manager - Job Description

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Responsibilities

Responsible for:

• Leading the under 3s’ Nursery staff under the direction of the Head of School and Executive Headteacher to ensure the provision of high quality, fully integrated care and education

• Liaising and coordinating with all members of staff to ensure integrated cohesive provision for children accessing Nursery spaces in the Orchard and Baby Rooms and taking up breakfast, tea or holiday club sessions

• Being an active member of the Senior Leadership Team

• Acting as one of the Deputy Safeguarding Leads in the Head of School’s absence

• Acting as INCo for the Orchard & Baby Rooms, liaising with the Nursery School SENCos

Qualifications

Essential:

• Qualified to at least Level 3 in Early Years and Childcare

• Experience in a Leadership role within a nursery setting

• Have competent IT skills using Word, Excel, Social Media and email

Strongly Desirable:

• EYPS/ EYTS or Foundation degree in Early Years or above

• Paediatric and First Aid at Work qualification

• To hold a current UK driving licence and have access to a car