Are you ready for an exciting new challenge?Areyou readyto support the Early Years Alliance’s mission to create better futures for children and families, particularly those of the most disadvantaged? If yes, then this is the role for you.
The Alliance is looking to recruitaChildren's Services Managerto join theChildren'sServices Department to lead our services in theEast of England and West Midlands.This role focusses on supporting our settings in this area however, you will need to be available to support settings nationally as required.
Mainduties:
* To ensure that Early Years Alliance settings offer outstanding early years care and education and meet the charity’s mission to create better futures for children and families, particularly those of the most disadvantaged.
* Alongside the Children’s Services Director and Children’s Services Managers you will lead the development of our earlyyearssettings, championing high quality and creative early years practice.
* To provide skilled leadership to Setting Managers, enabling them to develop their skills and effectively deliver high quality early years.
* Leading on complex issues including being lead contact for Ofsted, Safeguarding and Personnel Issues.
Benefits:
* 26days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part time employees
* Enhanced sickness pay
* Employer and employee contribution pension scheme
* Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being
* Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave
* Regular access to internal and external learning and development opportunities
* A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity.
* Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources.
* Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets
* A dedicated mental health First Aider to support your mental well being
Essential criteria:
* Level 6 qualification in Early Years or Leadership and Management.
* Extensive experience in early years at a senior level.
* Full and relevant early years qualification.
If you are interested to find out more about this vacancy please emailrecruitment@eyalliance.org.uk
Hours per week:35
Weeks per year:52
Interview: TBC
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