CSW - Executive Head of Childcare Services - PO7

Description:

We are recruiting for a reputable council based in north London for the position of an Executive Head of Childcare Services

Role Purpose:

• To be responsible for the general day to day management of childcare provision within three local authority maintained nurseries
• To lead in developing the ethos, policies and practice of the centre with particular regard to ensuring high quality early education, childcare provision and also integrated community provision
• To be responsible for Ofsted inspection of the childcare and early education

Main Responsibilities:

Service Planning & Delivery:

1. To ensure the quality and standard of early years education and care is established and constantly monitored

2. To lead the Senior Management Team, in undertaking the annual self-evaluation and planning process for the childcare in each of the children centres.

3. To be responsible for the administration, security and organisation of the childcare provision within the nursery

Profile:

Understanding, knowledge and ability to follow guidelines that ensures compliance with Health and Safety at Work, Data Protection and other statutory requirements.

Understanding and commitment to promoting and implementing the Council’s Equal Opportunities policies.

Knowledge and experience of using IT.

To undertake any other temporary responsibilities aligned with the overall purpose and grade of the role.