Job Description

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Description

We have an exciting vacancy for a Flying Start Childcare Manager to lead the Flying Start Childcare Team and delivery of the Flying Start 2 yr old childcare offer in Wrexham.



We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who is passionate and experienced and looking to make a real difference to the lives of children. The successful applicant will develop and support childcare provision in collaboration with a range of teams across the early years and childcare sector.



You will be the lead between the local authority, Early Years partners, frontline practitioners as well as childcare settings, in relation to the delivery of Flying Start 2yr old childcare. You will work closely with the Flying Start Service Coordinator to help shape and drive the strategic direction of the Flying Start Childcare provision.



The post requires you to lead and manage a team of Advisory Teachers, Childcare Officers, Admissions Officer and Business Support Assistants, promoting a positive and inclusive culture. You will contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to ensure high quality and inclusive Flying Start childcare provision and share goals of policy and practice leading towards improved outcomes for children, representing Flying Start Childcare and it's key role in these developments.



Should you wish to discuss the post in more detail, please contact Deborah Hewson, Flying Start Service Coordinator, at Deborah.hewson@wrexham.gov.uk or 01978 298300



The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.



The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.