Early Years Setting Manager – Maternity Cover, Leicester


Company:	senploy
Salary:	£15 to £15 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	LE1 5BD
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	7 Nov 2026
Closing date:	1 Dec 2026

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Summary

Early Years Setting Manager - Maternity Cover, Leicester (LE3)

Location: Leicester, Leicestershire (LE3)

Pay: From £15 per hour, negotiable depending on experience (pro rata, term time)

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm, term time only

Contract: Maternity cover, approximately 12 months

Start date: ASAP

An experienced early years leader is needed to manage a term-time day nursery in Leicester for roughly 12 months while its manager is on maternity leave. You will oversee everything from staffing and ratios to EYFS quality, safeguarding and parent partnerships, keeping the nursery steady and helping it continue to grow. The nursery runs Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, during term time only, with plans to extend to 5:00pm. Pay starts from £15 per hour and is open to negotiation depending on experience.

The Setting

An independent nursery in west Leicester caring for babies, toddlers and pre-school children in term time. It supports staff development through CPD and offers a staff discount on childcare for employees' own children.

What the Role Involves

- Overseeing the running of the nursery, including rotas, ratios and absence cover

- Leading supervisions and supporting room leads and practitioners

- Monitoring EYFS planning, observations and children's progress across the rooms

- Acting as the lead for safeguarding and keeping policies up to date

- Meeting new families, managing enquiries and supporting occupancy

- Keeping paperwork, risk assessments and compliance ready for Ofsted

What We're Looking For

- Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification as a minimum (Level 5+ welcome)

- Experience managing a nursery or working as a deputy or senior room leader

- Strong knowledge of the EYFS, Ofsted and safeguarding

- Confident leading a team and communicating with parents

- Paediatric First Aid and DSL training (welcome but not essential)

You'll be composed, organised and approachable, giving staff and families a steady point of contact.

Why Work with Luma?

- Your own dedicated consultant - personalised support from someone who understands your skills, preferences and career ambitions.

- Market-leading pay rates - competitive rates that recognise your experience and the value you bring.

- Long-term security - access to ongoing contracts and exciting temp-to-perm opportunities.

- Invest in your future - access to ongoing CPD, training and opportunities to develop your skills.

- Reliable weekly payments - prompt, dependable pay with dedicated payroll support.

- Outstanding opportunities - access to rewarding roles across SEN, SEMH, alternative provision and mainstream education.

About Luma Education Recruitment

Luma Education Recruitment is a specialist education recruitment agency connecting exceptional teachers and support staff with schools and specialist settings across the UK. We understand that great education professionals deserve great opportunities, genuine support and a recruitment partner who puts them first.

Luma Education Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will go through safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS and reference checks.

Luma Education Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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