Job Description

An amazing opportunity has arisen within the MiChild group, for a highly motivated and driven individual to join our team as our Quality and Early Years manager.


If you thrive on success and want to make a difference to others and you are experienced in working in early years and have a genuine passion for working with children then this is the role for you.

Company benefits:

Staff discount on childcare fees - 75%! Exceptional holiday entitlement package with long service benefits year on year. Company incentives such as additional holiday days for 100% attendance Exclusive access to a social recognition platform where you could receive vouchers, discounts and cash back on local shopping sites, supermarkets, restaurants, holidays and lots more!! Career progression opportunities and a training programme based around you. Staff well-being programme including- weekly staff well-being drop in's, staff room where you can unwind during your break, access to free exercise sessions and healthy recipes on our well-being platform. Monthly Staff Treats Staff meals and refreshments throughout the day Staff appreciation and recognition awards (such a 1 years service, 5 years service, 10 year service, employee of the month, staff shout out's etc. Company events (such as annual awards night, NMT awards, Day Nursery Awards etc. Free branded staff uniform Fully funded accredited training such as Paediatric First Aid, Level 2 in Safeguarding and many more!! Employer contribution to pension scheme

Key tasks and responsibilities:

Provide pedagogical and leadership advice and role model practice to nursery managers and teams Implement the quality strategy effectively across the group and align with overall group objectives Lead and inspire teams to provide outstanding ofsted outcomes through best practice Implement and support training sessions by attending staff meetings/ weekend training sessions delivering to our nursery teams and leaders Attend and support all mock and real ofsted inspections Develop and implement In house training and development plans for nursery teams within the group and provide a clear path for professional development and talent spotting within the nursery teams Develop MiChild apprenticeship programme Devise nursery targeted support plans as required Formulating and communication of childcare policies Lead on health and safety for the group and chair regular health and safety meetings Advise senior management team and Directors on latest childcare trends and industry best practice and implement quality strategic plan for the group Lead by example and consistently promote Michild values and ethos To undertake any other duties and projects that may be reasonably requested by COO and Directors.

Desirable experience required:

Proven experience of working at a senior management level in a quality facing role with a record of success Experience of working in a nursery and evidence of improving quality Track record of developing, teaching and and designing early years training Strong leadership and capable of managing nursery teams of varying capabilities Confident decision maker and ability to support and challenge current thinking and drive and implement effective change where required Track record of delivering outstanding childcare, ongoing childcare quality improvement and measurement and high levels of customer satisfaction Knowledge of Ofsted and local authority requirements and processes

Essential qualifications:

Qualified to minimum of NVQ level 3 Experience of management of a nursery or early years setting for a minimum of 3 years Full, clean driving licence. Ability to work flexibly and to travel on a regular basis. Evidence of continuous professional development

Salary:

Negotiable depending on experience


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