Job Description

MMR Childminding Agency Manager - MMR Childminding Agency

(MMR Homecare is the parent company - New Service in Development)

Location:

London

Hours:

Full-time / Permanent

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Employer:

MMR Childminding Agency

Salary:

45,000-55,000 per year

Work Location:

Hybrid remote (London NW10 4TR)

About MMR Childminding Agency

MMR Childminding Agency is currently in the process of being established under its parent company, MMR Homecare Ltd . The agency will provide high-quality, flexible, and safe childcare delivered through a network of professionally supported childminders.

Our mission is to create a childcare service where:

Child safety and safeguarding are paramount Childminders receive strong training, supervision, and guidance Families can access consistent, nurturing childcare Quality assurance is robust and aligned with the EYFS
We are now recruiting an experienced Childminding Agency Manager who will play a critical role in setting up, running, and shaping MMR Childminding Agency. This role is essential for our Ofsted registration.

The Role

As the Childminding Agency Manager, you will lead the full operational setup and ongoing management of MMR Childminding Agency. Key responsibilities include:

1. Agency Establishment & Ofsted Registration :

Developing all operational systems for the new agency Ensuring all policies, procedures, and documentation meet Ofsted CMA Regulations Attending Ofsted interviews and inspections Working closely with the Registered Provider/Responsible Individual

2. Safeguarding Leadership :

Acting as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed by all staff and childminders Managing safeguarding concerns, allegations, and statutory notifications Overseeing safer recruitment, DBS checks, and vetting

3. Recruitment, Assessment & Registration of Childminders :

Managing the full recruitment pipeline Conducting home visits, suitability checks, interviews, and assessments Ensuring applicants meet EYFS and childminding standards Delivering induction training and onboarding

4. Quality Assurance & Monitoring :

Conducting quality assurance visits Monitoring learning environments, safety, and child development records Developing improvement plans and professional development actions Ensuring high and consistent quality across the agency

5. Training & Professional Development :

Designing and delivering training, workshops, and CPD Supporting childminders with practice improvement and compliance Building a supportive professional community within the agency

6. Leadership & Operational Management :

Managing the day-to-day running of MMR Childminding Agency Supervising staff as the agency grows Maintaining updated policies and compliance documentation Managing audits, monitoring systems, and regulatory requirements

7. Parent & Community Engagement:

Responding to parent enquiries and coordinating placements Promoting the agency within the local community Building partnerships with early years and local authority teams

Person Specification :

Essential

Level 3 Early Years/Childcare qualification or higher Strong knowledge of the EYFS and early years legislation Experience in early years, childcare, or as a childminder DSL-level safeguarding knowledge Experience with compliance, audits, or quality assurance Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills

Desirable

Level 5/6 in Early Years or Leadership Experience as a Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, or Early Years Lead Experience with Ofsted inspections Experience setting up or developing childcare services Knowledge of childminding and CMA regulations

What MMR Childminding Agency Offers

45,000-55,000 salary (depending on experience) Opportunity to shape a brand-new Childminding Agency from the ground up Supportive leadership and ongoing professional development Hybrid working options Training in safeguarding, compliance, and agency operations A meaningful role with real impact on children and families

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining:

Your early years and safeguarding experience Why you want to join MMR Childminding Agency Your suitability to help establish and manage a new Childminding Agency
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 45,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London NW10 4TR