Responsible for: All staff including room leaders, business manager, chef, and volunteers
Purpose:
Lead the strategic, operational, and financial direction of the nursery and day care. Ensure high-quality early years education in a safe, inclusive, intergenerational setting. Maintain compliance with legal and statutory requirements and foster strong relationships with parents, staff, and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:Teaching & Learning
Deliver a stimulating EYFS-aligned curriculum reflecting the setting's ethos.
Monitor and improve teaching quality.
Use assessment to guide planning and meet individual needs.
Collaborate with families and professionals to support children's development.
Leadership & Management
Lead recruitment, staff performance, and development.
Maintain and update operational policies (e.g., safeguarding, health & safety).
Ensure compliance with regulations and Ofsted standards.
Support strategic planning, internal leadership, and communication.
Business & Operations
Promote the setting to prospective families.
Oversee enrolment, budgeting, and growth strategy with the Business Manager.
Lead safeguarding, staffing efficiency, and data protection practices.
Person Specification:Qualifications & Skills
Level 3 in Early Years (commitment to Level 4)
Paediatric First Aid & Safeguarding training
Safer recruitment and IT proficiency
Experience
Strong understanding of EYFS, SEN, child development
Experience managing teams, curriculum, and compliance
Qualities
Inspiring, empathetic leader
Organised, proactive, inclusive
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Committed to safeguarding and community values
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Employee discount
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Referral programme
Sick pay
Transport links
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: 30,000.00-42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Employee discount
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Referral programme
Sick pay
Transport links
Work Location: In person
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