Job Description

Early Years Manager
Hammersmith & Fulham

£45,000–£55,000 per year
Permanent | Full-time
January start

We are seeking an experienced Early Years Manager to lead a specialist SEND provision, supporting children aged 2–5 with autism and complex developmental needs. The provision supports 10 children, each receiving dedicated 1:1 therapeutic support through a structured, ABA-led approach within an ABA therapy-led educational environment.

We are looking for an open-minded and forward-thinking leader who can embrace this specialist approach, challenge existing practice and continually raise standards.

You will oversee the day-to-day running of the provision, lead and develop staff, evaluate the quality of teaching, learning and therapeutic support, and identify opportunities for improvement.

We welcome applications from senior teachers, Early Years professionals and education managers with strong leadership skills and a sound understanding of EYFS, relevant legislation and ABA. The successful candidate will be open-minded and adaptable, confident challenging existing practice, raising standards and ensuring statutory compliance and positive outcomes for every child within a specialist, therapy-led environment.

Early Years Manager Requirements:

• Holds QTS, Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) or Early Years Professional Status (EYPS)
• Has proven senior leadership or management experience within education or an Early Years setting
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the EYFS framework, Early Years legislation and statutory requirements
• Has a strong understanding of ABA principles and their application within an educational setting
• Is adaptable and confident working within a structured, ABA-led approach to teaching and learning
• Can critically evaluate existing practice, challenge established approaches and drive improvements across the provision
• Understands the developmental needs of young children with autism and complex additional needs
• Has the ability to lead, develop and coordinate a multidisciplinary team, including therapists providing 1:1 support
• Demonstrates strong communication, organisation and decision-making skills

If you're an experienced education professional ready to take ownership of a specialist Early Years provision, drive improvements and make a lasting difference to children with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.

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Early Years Manager | Hammersmith & Fulham | INDHOT