Job Description

We are looking for a strong, creative leader with a commitment towards high-standards of childcare and education. This role requires a minimum level 3 qualification in childcare with leadership experience in an early years setting.

Salary:

Starting from 32.5k p/a. Negotiable based upon experience

Benefits:

Competitive salary Ongoing professional development opportunities 36 days holiday entitlement (pro-rata for TTO / part-time) Childcare discount Discounted staff lunch Private Health Insurance Employee Assistance Programme with access to Free Mental Health support Workplace pension

Key Duties and responsibilities:

Assume overall responsibility of the day-today running of the nursery ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements.

Lead and inspire our team of practitioners

Develop and maintain effective policies and procedures

Ensure that an appropriate play-based EYFS curriculum is in place

Capacity to coordinate in a specialist area i.e. Safeguarding officer / SENCO

Build strong relationships with parents, carers and external parties (e.g. local council)

Work closely with the Directors to oversee and manage the following areas:

1) Health and safety

2) Recruitment / staff development

3) Finance and admin

Expectations

Minimum Level 3 qualification in Children and Young Peoples Workforce or equivalent

A minimum of two years recent experience, working in a Preschool/Nursery setting, ideally already in a senior practitioner / leadership role.

Excellent working knowledge of the EYFS and the current OFSTED statutory guidance

Proven track record in the implementation of high quality learning opportunities

Commitment to high standards of quality in all areas, which should be evident through written reports and accurate records (including financial records and account information)

Hold and display the following attributes

Strong initiative Creative thinker Effective team leadership Enthusiastic with a good sense of humour
Fully understand the following fundamentals specific to the role and keep up to date with any changes;

EYFS Legislation (in relation to the curriculum) Induction programme Nursery Policies and Procedures Any reasonable duties, in accordance with the nursery aims and objectives
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 32,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Company pension Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person