Early Years Supervisor
| Posting date: | 21 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £27,996.80 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 May 2026 |
| Location: | St. Austell, PL26 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Happy Days South West Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are looking for an experienced and energetic Early Years Supervisor to join our team at our Penrice nursery.
As Supervisor, you will be at the forefront of shaping the educational journey of our children, using our unique and innovative curriculum “Where Children Shine”, along with the EYFS requirements, to effectively observe, plan and asses each individual child.
About the role:
As an Early Years Supervisor, you’ll:
Lead a well-established team in delivering high-quality care and education
Focus on promoting school readiness and fostering a love for learning
Play a crucial role in supporting the effective running of the nursery through efficient organisation
Need to plan and prioritise your work
Workl as a team and lead a room team with several team members and manage your own key group of children
Ensure your room team provide quality, safe and stimulating environments
Lead by example using your valuable experience to provide guidance, support and mentorship to team members with empathy and care.
Work closely with the management team to provide the best professional development opportunities for your team
Communicate effectively with our families, creating professional relationships and keeping them consistently informed about their child’s progress and wellbeing
Who we’re looking for:
We’re looking for an Early Years Supervisor who:
Is at least Level 3 qualified (preferably level 6) with a full and relevant Early Years Education or Childcare qualification
Has an evident passion for making a difference within early years practice and have relevant experience in supporting team members to make positive progress within their roles.
Has proven experience leading a quality nursery room environment, and be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of working with our children.
Has a track record of upholding established policies and procedures particularly around ensuring the safeguarding and wellbeing of our children and the health and safety of educational environments.
We're building a workplace where our colleagues thrive
We offer a range of meaningful benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. Our benefits aren’t just perks—they’re part of a culture that puts people first and we continue to build our range of benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and the odd treat here and there…these include:
Salary of £27,996.80 per annum
Pension & Life Assurance*
Funded Blue Light Card Membership
In addition to 20 days Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays) , up to an additional four gifted days off during Christmas closedown
An additional day each year to celebrate something personal to you*
Funded DBS Update Service
Access to digital GP 24/7
On demand counselling services
Extensive Health and Wellbeing services through the SPARK APP
Recognition and celebration for Long Service
*Subject to eligibility criteria
Safeguarding commitment:
Happy Days Nurseries are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care. All successful candidates will undergo the required vetting process.
As Supervisor, you will be at the forefront of shaping the educational journey of our children, using our unique and innovative curriculum “Where Children Shine”, along with the EYFS requirements, to effectively observe, plan and asses each individual child.
About the role:
As an Early Years Supervisor, you’ll:
Lead a well-established team in delivering high-quality care and education
Focus on promoting school readiness and fostering a love for learning
Play a crucial role in supporting the effective running of the nursery through efficient organisation
Need to plan and prioritise your work
Workl as a team and lead a room team with several team members and manage your own key group of children
Ensure your room team provide quality, safe and stimulating environments
Lead by example using your valuable experience to provide guidance, support and mentorship to team members with empathy and care.
Work closely with the management team to provide the best professional development opportunities for your team
Communicate effectively with our families, creating professional relationships and keeping them consistently informed about their child’s progress and wellbeing
Who we’re looking for:
We’re looking for an Early Years Supervisor who:
Is at least Level 3 qualified (preferably level 6) with a full and relevant Early Years Education or Childcare qualification
Has an evident passion for making a difference within early years practice and have relevant experience in supporting team members to make positive progress within their roles.
Has proven experience leading a quality nursery room environment, and be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of working with our children.
Has a track record of upholding established policies and procedures particularly around ensuring the safeguarding and wellbeing of our children and the health and safety of educational environments.
We're building a workplace where our colleagues thrive
We offer a range of meaningful benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. Our benefits aren’t just perks—they’re part of a culture that puts people first and we continue to build our range of benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and the odd treat here and there…these include:
Salary of £27,996.80 per annum
Pension & Life Assurance*
Funded Blue Light Card Membership
In addition to 20 days Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays) , up to an additional four gifted days off during Christmas closedown
An additional day each year to celebrate something personal to you*
Funded DBS Update Service
Access to digital GP 24/7
On demand counselling services
Extensive Health and Wellbeing services through the SPARK APP
Recognition and celebration for Long Service
*Subject to eligibility criteria
Safeguarding commitment:
Happy Days Nurseries are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care. All successful candidates will undergo the required vetting process.