Little Feet Day Nursery is opening its doors in 2026, offering a cosy, nurturing environment grounded in our ethos: “a place of gentle guidance, where learning blossoms.”

We are seeking a warm, experienced, and values-driven Nursery Manager to lead our brand-new setting. This is a unique opportunity to shape the culture, provision, and everyday experiences of our children and team from the very beginning.

The ideal candidate will be a calm, confident leader with a genuine passion for early childhood education and a strong commitment to creating a family-like, supportive environment for staff, children, and families.

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At Little Feet, we recruit team members based on values, attitudes, and experience. We believe in building a team of passionate, positive, and like-minded individuals who recognise the importance of creating a family-like, nurturing environment for our children.

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We are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels values, respected, and supported. Our practitioners are professional and understand the importance of attention to detail. Yet our setting remains warm, relaxed, and sociable. We encourage staff to form meaningful bonds through open communication and shared events.

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Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire nursery staff to deliver high-quality, nurturing childcare

• Support practitioners through coaching, open communication, and regular supervision

• Develop child-led, play-based routines and activities suitable for all age groups

• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety standards, Ofsted requirements, and nursery policies

• Foster a warm, inclusive environment that supports children’s well-being, development, and curiosity

• Manage administrative tasks including enrolment, record keeping, parent partnerships, and policy implementation

• Organise staff rotas, coordinate training opportunities, and conduct performance reviews

• Oversee budgeting and funded childcare management

• Ensure indoor and outdoor spaces are well-maintained, calming, and thoughtfully resourced

• Drive continuous improvement by reflecting on practice and implementing positive changes

 

Experience & Qualifications

• Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (required)

• Minimum 2 years’ management experience within an Early Years setting

• Strong understanding of EYFS, child development, safeguarding, and Ofsted frameworks

• Confident in managing budgets, staffing, and funded childcare allocations

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to nurture a positive, collaborative team culture

• Valid driving licence (desirable but not essential)

 

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Extra day of holiday to celebrate your birthday

• Friendly, supportive team environment

• Exclusive access to our Family Wellbeing Programme

• Complimentary lunch and refreshments provided daily

• A dedicated staff room and workspace for rest, reflection, and preparation

 

This position is aligned with Safer Recruitment procedures and is subject to satisfactory references and background checks.

If you’re seeking a role where you can make a genuine impact, grow professionally, and help build a nurturing, family-focused nursery from the ground up, Little Feet may be the perfect fit for you.

 

Apply now to join us on this exciting journey.

Little Feet Day Nursery is formally known as Little Feet - The Learning World. We are previously known for our Montessori-inspired family centre, where we hosted stay & play sessions, birthday parties and special events. We are now in the process of transitioning to a day nursery.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,360.00 per year

 

Benefits:

• Additional leave

• Childcare

• Company events

• Discounted or free food

• Health & wellbeing programme

Work Location: In person

We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and hard working practitioners to join our team.

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Our aim is to ensure children in our setting feel safe and happy in our care. They are at the heart of everything we do and we aim for them to leave our setting, confident with a love of learning, ready for their next stage.

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Job Description for Nursery Practitioner

To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children place in the setting.

To work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, develop and learn.

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To build and maintain strong partnership working with parents to enable children’s needs to be met.

Main Purpose and Activities:

• To effectively deliver the EYFS ensuring that the individual needs and interests of children in the nursery are met (in conjunction with other team members).

• To keep records of your key children’s development and learning journeys and share with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life.

• Support all staff and engage in a good staff team.

• To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communication with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs.

• To ensure the provision of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures and medical histories.

• To advise manager/deputy of any concerns, e.g. over children, parents, the safety of the environment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.

• To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, etc

• To be flexible within working practices of the setting, undertaking other responsible duties where needed, such as domestic tasks, preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment, etc.

• To work alongside the manager and staff team to ensure that the nursery’s philosophy and ethos are fulfilled.

• To read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role and the safe running of the nursery.

• To develop your role within the team, especially with regard to being a key person

• To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff that is acquired as part of the job.

• To be aware of the high profile of the nursery and to uphold its standards at all times, both in work hours and outside.

• To support nursery assistants, students and volunteers.

• To ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times.

• To undertake and lead on additional responsibilities such as SENCO, training co-ordinator, festivals co-ordinator etc.

 

Other:

This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

 

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to £13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

 

Benefits:

• Company events

• Company pension

• Employee discount

 

Experience:

• Nursery: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Background:

YMCA BlackCountry Group is a group of YMCA charitable companies & associated tradingsubsidiaries (the Association) operating in the Black Country and SouthStaffordshire area. The charity employs around 200 staff across several sites,delivering a wide range of community services including support & advice,accommodation, family work, health & well-being, training & education.

 

YMCA enablespeople to develop their full potential in mind, body and spirit. Inspired by,and faithful to, our Christian values, we create supportive, inclusive andenergizing communities, where young people can truly belong, contribute andthrive.

 

Job Role:

1. Motivated by the desire to help children develop, you will bepart of a team providing high qualitycare for children from birth to 5 years.

2. The post holder will provide a warm and welcoming environmentwithin the Nursery where young children and their families can feel valued andobtain positive help and support.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. To offer support andguidance to parents/carers enabling them to extend their own skills, and byboosting their confidence and self-esteem, ensure the emotional wellbeing oftheir child.

2. To share responsibilityfor the display and maintenance of a safe, stimulating, interactive, learningenvironment in the Nursery.

 

3. To work within theguidelines of the EYFS and assist in the planning, preparation and delivery ofan effective programme of activities to help babies and young children todevelop.

4. To provide stimulatinglearning experiences enabling young children to grow in confidence andindependence.

5. To share responsibilityfor the observation, assessment, monitoring and record keeping of childrenslearning and development using a variety of methods.

6. To record theseobservations and produce individual profiles for each child in your care.

7. To share responsibilityfor providing full access to an effective programme of activities for childrenidentified as requiring additional support.

8. To participate in staffmeetings.

9. To provide cover forpractitioners within the team as necessary.

10. To work in partnership withother professionals involved with the children and their families, i.e. healthvisitors, Childrens centres, speech therapists.

11. To assist with thesupervision and training of students.

12. To care for sick childrenand those suffering minor injury.

13. To be familiar with thefire drill and procedures for the safety of the children.

14. To assist with checkingequipment for safety and suitability to use and preparing resources asappropriate.

15. Responsible for ensuringthe room is cleaned at the end of each day.

16. To assist in theidentification of child protection issues.

17. To access personal andcurriculum development opportunities.

18. To undertake duties in sucha way that ensures a positive multi-cultural approval and with full regard forthe principles and policies in place at the YMCA and comply with the EqualOpportunities & Diversity Policy and Child Protection Procedures within theorganisation.

19. Operate within YMCApolicies and procedures, strictly observing Health & Safety regulations ofcolleagues, parents/carers and yourself and the Safeguarding Children &Young People Policy.

20. Operate within Nurserypolicies and procedures.

21. Ensure all work practice is inclusive, expressed through awholehearted commitment to welcome those of all faiths and none.

22. Undertake any other related duties that are consistent with the job.

 

Person Specification

Relief NurseryPractitioner

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Qualification

Childcare qualification NVQ Level 2, equivalent, or higher

Experience of working in a culturally diverse area and a commitment to equal opportunities in the workplace which creates a welcoming environment for people of all faiths and of none.

 

​Skills

Knowledge of Ofsted Standards.

Knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage.

Able to speak two or more local community languages

 

General

Ability to travel between sites when required

Current first aid qualification

Ability to respect the YMCAs Christian ethos

THE POST HOLDER MUST AGREE TO AUTHORISE A FULL DBS CHECK. THEY MUST ALSO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF OFSTED.

 

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Deputy Manager to join our team. As a deputy manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the nursery room, ensuring the well-being and development of the children in your care. This is a rewarding role that requires strong leadership skills and a passion for working with young children.

 

Duties:
- Supervise and lead a team of nursery staff, providing guidance and support as needed
- Plan and implement age-appropriate activities and educational programs for children
- Create a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow
- Monitor the progress and development of each child, providing feedback to parents/guardians as necessary
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, incidents, and observations
- Collaborate with other staff members to ensure effective communication and coordination within the nursery
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards in the nursery

Skills:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a nursery or childcare setting
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Knowledge of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education
- Ability to create engaging and stimulating learning environments for children
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine love for working with young children
- Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities effectively

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young children and have the necessary skills and experience, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dedicated team.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

 

Benefits:

• Company events

• Company pension

 

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

 

Experience:

• Nursery: 2 years (required)

• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

• Management: 1 year (preferred)

• Nursery work: 3 years (required)

 

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Deputy Manager to support the daily operations of our childcare centre. The ideal candidate will possess strong management and leadership skills, with a passion for early childhood education and child development. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a nurturing environment, ensuring high standards of care and education for children. The Deputy Manager will assist in overseeing staff, engaging with children and parents, and maintaining a safe, stimulating setting for young learners.

 

Duties

• Assist the Manager in the organisation and supervision of daily centre activities, ensuring smooth operation.

• Support the planning and delivery of age-appropriate educational programmes that promote children's development.

• Lead and motivate nursery staff, fostering a positive team environment centred on best practices in childcare.

• Engage directly with children to support their social, emotional, and educational needs.

• Maintain effective communication with parents regarding their child's progress and centre activities.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, safeguarding policies, and early childhood education standards.

• Oversee administrative tasks such as record keeping, attendance monitoring, and reporting.

• Support recruitment, training, and professional development of staff members.

• Drive organisational initiatives to enhance the quality of childcare services provided.

 

Experience

• Proven management experience within a childcare or nursery setting.

• Extensive knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices.

• Experience working with children across various age groups, particularly in nursery environments.

• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to motivate and guide a team effectively.

• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.

• Previous experience working with children with special needs is advantageous.

• Valid driving licence is desirable

• This role is ideal for an enthusiastic professional committed to delivering exceptional childcare services while fostering a supportive team environment. Applicants should demonstrate excellent organisational skills, a nurturing approach, and a proactive attitude towards continuous improvement in early childhood settings.

• We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated experienced Deputy Manager to join our Nursery

 

Previous management experience is preferable, with a minimum of 1 years of experience within a childcare setting.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to £14.50 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 34 per week

Work Location: In person

To work Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week approx, working a variety of shifts between our opening times of 7:30am-6pm.

We are looking for a hands on Practitioner to assist and work with the team to maintain good and outstanding practices. We are looking for someone who has a passion to work with children, is enthusiastic and excited to learn something new within a supportive team.

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To follow the EYFS curriculum and Practitioner, Room Leader and Third in Charge job description. We are looking for a strong person who is happy to step in the event of a Manager being on off, to be flexible, hard working, a team player, to open or close the nursery, build a strong relationship with families and children.

We offer a great environment to work within. We would love to find a sociable and strong Practitioner to work within our team and who is hoping to progress in the future.

 

To start February / March 2026.

 

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £13.50-£14.00 per hour

Work Location: In person