Executive Head of Childcare Services

We seek an Executive Head of Childcare Services to be responsible for the general day-to-day management of childcare provision within three local authority-maintained nurseries

The Executive Head of Childcare Services will lead in developing the ethos, policies and practice of the centre to ensure high-quality early education, childcare provision and integrated community provision.

The Executive Head of Childcare Services will be responsible for the Ofsted inspection of the childcare and early education.

Experience

• Recognised Education/Childcare (Early Years) qualification
• Management experience/understanding of integrated childcare and education service within the Public Sector
• Financial planning and budgets to include effective application and compliance with financial procedures
• Experience and knowledge of Ofsted inspections
• Commitment to continuing professional development

Skills/ability

• Supervising, motivating and leading the staff team
• Receive, understand and convey information and ideas using skills in oral and written communication and presentation
• Teamwork, group work skills
• Time management
• Planning and organisational skills include record-keeping

Knowledge

• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and child development
• Legislation and procedures relating to childcare and education, including the Children’s Act 2006, child protection procedures, SEN code of practice, registration and Ofsted inspections
• How to support and develop effective teamwork
• Know and understand the relevant policies and procedures for the recruitment, retention and development of staff
• Importance of parental and community involvement
• Understanding of the respective roles of the agencies involved in the support of families
• Requirements of Health & Safety procedures and the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy principles.