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Join Childbase Partnership and Be Part of Something Extraordinary Nursery Quality Manager (Supernumerary) Location: Lime Grove Day Nursery (HP1 1JS) Contract: Permanent | 37.5 hours per week | 52 weeks per year Working Pattern: MondayFriday, varied shifts between 07:0018:30 Salary: 33,793.50 38,454 per annum (pro-rata) Reporting to: Nursery Manager Lead Quality. Inspire Excellence. Shape Futures. Since 1989, Childbase Partnership has been delivering childcare excellence across our day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase. Our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute . We believe in careers, not jobs, and this supernumerary Nursery Quality Manager role offers a unique opportunity to focus on coaching, quality improvement, and professional practice , without the pressures of room ratios. Why Join Us? Generous annual leave 25 days paid holiday per year (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service Paid bank holidays included Exceptional worklife balance Earn up to 20 additional paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days Take your leave or sell accrued days tax-free Industry-leading childcare discount 75% discount on nursery fees (40% grandparent discount) Available from day one Exclusive partner benefits Long-service rewards Qualification bonuses Retail and lifestyle discounts Health & wellbeing support Free meals while at work Mental health and occupational health support Flu jabs, eye care vouchers, and a free will-writing service Career development Paid team inset days Access to CPD, online learning, and apprenticeships through our Training Academy About Us Employee-owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice. When we succeed, we all share in our success through an annual tax-free dividend . Sector leaders: Ranked number one in the Nursery World league tables for Ofsted outcomes. Community driven: Proud to have raised over 3.5 million for charitable causes . Environmentally responsible: All nurseries hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy . About You You are a confident and experienced early years leader who: Holds a DfE-approved Early Years qualification at Level 3 or above Currently works in a senior role within an early years setting (e.g. Third-in-Charge, Assistant Manager, or Deputy Manager) Has a strong track record of leading by example , role-modelling best practice, and supporting colleagues to develop Demonstrates exceptional knowledge of the EYFS and SEND Code of Practice Has experience mentoring and coaching teams to build confident, motivated, and high-performing practitioners Is a strong advocate for safeguarding , prioritising the wellbeing of children and colleagues at all times Works collaboratively with the Nursery Manager to review, evaluate, and continuously improve provision Is confident taking full responsibility for the nursery in the managers absence, maintaining quality and compliance Equality, Inclusion & Next Steps We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds. We are committed to FREDIE fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement and will consider any reasonable adjustments required. If you meet the essential criteria, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team, who will confirm whether the next step is an interview. Important information: Applicants must live within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold the Right to Work in the UK . Visa sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, including an Enhanced DBS check . If youre not currently early years qualified, please visit our Careers Page to explore alternative opportunities with Childbase Partnership. TPBN1_UKTJ