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Want to lead with passion, purpose, and heart? Were looking for a dedicated future early years leader to guide our team, support our families, and champion the best start in life for every child.About UsEstablished in 1993, Cherubs Nurseries is a familyrun business on a mission to give all children the personalities, skills and experiences they need to take on the world, without limitations. Central to our approach (inspired by Montessori, Hygge, Reggio and Forest School) is our Community Life work which aims to make the communities we serve better places to live, work and grow up in. From annual fundraising events to community cleanups and a robust Sustainability Action Plan.We know it takes a village to raise a child and we want our nurseries to be reflective of our communities. We champion diversity in the early years sector and are driven to bring more men into early years, supporting MITEY to achieve a mixedgender early years workforce.Why Work at Cherubs Nurseries?Familyrun business, but with all the benefits you would expect from a bigger group!Committed to taking people where they want to go - from personalised professional development pathways to continuous internal training.Experienced and longstanding teams - plenty of support whilst you get to grips with Cherubs Nurseries.Opportunity to progress and transfer internally - whether thats within your current nursery or to another team or nursery within the group.Exceptional early years environments we heavily invest in our nurseries to ensure they align with our approach and curriculum and are the best places to work for our team.Proactive and forwardthinking culture - were committed to making Cherubs Nurseries a great place to work.About The RoleOur 2year Graduate Talent Programme is a structured development pathway designed to fasttrack exceptional individuals into the role of Head of Nursery (Nursery Manager). Whether youre graduating in 2026 or seeking a career pivot from leadership roles in industries like hospitality, retail or business, our programme delivers:Immersive nursery rotations for early years leadership experienceHead Office exposure across people, finance, recruitment, parent experience and operationsFunded completion of an Early Years qualification (where required)Dedicated mentorship and peer networking with your cohortRealworld leadership through projects, evaluations, and continuous improvement initiativesCherubs Nurseries Rewards and Benefits30% off childcare at Cherubs NurseriesLongservice awards for 5+ years serviceAnnual Me Day after 1 years serviceElectric Car Scheme (for those eligible)Free healthy lunch, made by our Nursery ChefOur OfferA bonus scheme if on track with graduate programme pathway at the discretion of Line ManagerProgress to a permanent Head of Nursery RoleCompetitive annual salaryWhat Youll be DoingAssist nursery teams in upholding EYFS standards in daytoday operations, in addition to the Cherubs Nurseries approach and curriculum.Get to know the children, families and staff team at the nursery, creating a trusting rapport with all.Assist in managing the team and organise training/meetings to keep them up to date on business changes and best practice.Supervise and appraise the team, keeping them motivated whilst addressing any issues that may arise.Uphold safeguarding, health and safety and Cherubs Nurseries standards in all nursery environments.Support our people and culture strategy and recruitment processes.Challenge any behaviours or practices that go against the Cherubs Nurseries vision, values, brand promises in addition to our operating policies and procedures.Embrace and implement the Cherubs Nurseries vision, values and brand promises, ensuring you promote these in all aspects of your role.Embrace any other duties which may be regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities of the post, as defined, subject to the provision that normally any changes of a permanent nature shall be incorporated into the job description in specific terms.Ensure records are properly maintained and archived, following the Cherubs Nurseries GDPR policy.As part of this role, you will be required to attend 3 paid Saturday Training Days every year (January, May and September) along with an annual fundraising event for your nursery that also takes place on a Saturday.Want to give children the best start in life? So are we. If youre nurturing, dedicated, and ready to help little minds grow, wed love to welcome you to our team. Apply now and start making a difference every single day.DisclaimerCherubs Nurseries is committed to upholding a safe and compliant workforce and business. All roles require: the right to work in the United Kingdom, completion of a Keeping Children Safe form, a DBS and at least two satisfactory employment references. Some roles may also require a fiveyear employment history. Cherubs Nurseries is an equalopportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees with disabilities and learning difficulties. #J-18808-Ljbffr