Job Summary
Quality Childcare & Education (QCE) Nurseries is a privately-owned & managed group of exceptional Early Years nursery settings across the Birmingham and West Midlands led by an executive management team with over 50 years of experience within the education sector. Our nurseries have been at the heart of the communities they serve for over two decades – providing generation after generation not only with childcare but a leading Early Years Education and a focus on curriculum that puts every child at the heart of what we do.
We are currently recruiting for a Head of Nursery / Nursery Manager at one of our settings in the Halesowen area. Our settings are all rated GOOD at our latest inspections, which demonstrates our staff's commitment to giving our children the very best childcare and early years education. The successful candidate will hold at least a full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification although candidates with a Degree Level qualification are desired.
The rewards are clear and career development opportunities across our group of nurseries is limitless. All employees have the benefit of an external BUPA helpline with professional counsellors – supporting your wellbeing 24 hours a day. All employees have access to our extensive library of training and qualifications, to support your continuous development. All employees benefit from a paid day-off on their birthday. All employees have confidential access to on-site well-being officers. All staff benefit from mentoring and CPD at every step of their career.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check
Duties
* Oversee the daily operations of the nursery, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
* Lead, mentor, and support nursery staff to deliver high-quality childcare and education.
* Develop and implement engaging educational programmes that promote children's development across all areas.
* Communicate effectively with parents and guardians to build strong relationships and provide updates on children's progress.
* Manage budgets, resources, and staffing levels to ensure the nursery runs efficiently.
* Conduct regular assessments of children's development and adapt programmes as necessary.
* Drive initiatives that enhance the nursery's reputation within the community.
Requirements
* Proven leadership experience in a childcare or educational setting.
* Strong understanding of early childhood education principles and practices.
* Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
* Ability to manage a diverse team effectively while fostering a collaborative environment.
* Experience working with children in a nursery or similar setting is essential.
* A relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education or Childcare.
* A genuine passion for nurturing children's growth and development.
If you are an enthusiastic leader with a commitment to providing exceptional care and education for young children, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position as Head of Nursery.
Please note this is a full time position, 40 hours a week over 4 days, all year round.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Employee mentoring programme
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Application question(s):
* Can you reliably commute to this area?
Experience:
* Nursery Manager: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* L5 Certificate in Early Years (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person