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Senior Early Years Worker


Job Location:

Blackburn - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 32046 - 35570
Posted: 24 October 2026 (17 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 21 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Terms & Conditions: Term Time Permanent 32.5 hours a week
Department: People Education
Closing date: 28th October2026at midnight.

Senior Early Years Worker

Family Hubs & Childrens Centre Nurseries

Are you an experienced Nursery Manager Deputy Manager or Early Years Leader looking for an opportunity to use your leadership skills in a role that makes a lasting difference to children and families

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Early Years Worker to join our Family Hubs and Childrens Centre Nurseries working as part of an innovative multi-disciplinary team committed to improving outcomes for children from two to five years.

This is a rewarding leadership role that combines high-quality early years practice with team management quality improvement and support for childrens learning and development.

About the Role

Working closely with the Nursery Teacher you will provide day-to-day leadership for the nursery team driving high standards of care learning and development. You will play a key role in creating an inspiring environment where children thrive staff feel supported and families receive the best possible start.

You will:

  • Lead and inspire a dedicated Early Years team
  • Support the planning and delivery of outstanding learning experiences for children aged 2-5 years
  • Champion school readiness and child-centred learning
  • Use childrens interests and voices to shape engaging provision
  • Support staff development through supervision coaching and mentoring
  • Lead on quality assurance monitoring and continuous improvement
  • Contribute to safeguarding and early intervention for children and families
  • Work collaboratively with professionals across Family Hubs Health Education and Childrens Services

For further information please contact:


Required Experience:

Senior IC


About Company

Unitary local authority for Blackburn, Darwen and the surrounding area of Lancashire, responsible for services such as schools, social care, housing and waste.

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