We are looking for a strong, creative leader with a commitment towards high-standards of childcare and education. This role requires a minimum level 3 qualification in childcare with leadership experience in an early years setting. *Salary:* * Starting from £32.5k p/a. Negotiable based upon experience *Benefits:* * Competitive salary * Ongoing professional development opportunities * 36 days holiday entitlement (pro-rata for TTO / part-time) * Childcare discount * Discounted staff lunch * Private Health Insurance * Employee Assistance Programme with access to Free Mental Health support * Workplace pension *Key Duties and responsibilities: * · Assume overall responsibility of the day-today running of the nursery ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements. · Lead and inspire our team of practitioners · Develop and maintain effective policies and procedures · Ensure that an appropriate play-based EYFS curriculum is in place · Capacity to coordinate in a specialist area i.e. Safeguarding officer / SENCO · Build strong relationships with parents, carers and external parties (e.g. local council) · Work closely with the Directors to oversee and manage the following areas: 1) Health and safety 2) Recruitment / staff development 3) Finance and admin *Expectations * · Minimum Level 3 qualification in Children and Young Peoples Workforce or equivalent · A minimum of two years recent experience, working in a Preschool/Nursery setting, ideally already in a senior practitioner / leadership role. · Excellent working knowledge of the EYFS and the current OFSTED statutory guidance · Proven track record in the implementation of high quality learning opportunities · Commitment to high standards of quality in all areas, which should be evident through written reports and accurate records (including financial records and account information) · Hold and display the following attributes * Strong initiative * Creative thinker * Effective team leadership * Enthusiastic with a good sense of humour · Fully understand the following fundamentals specific to the role and keep up to date with any changes; * EYFS * Legislation (in relation to the curriculum) * Induction programme * Nursery Policies and Procedures * Any reasonable duties, in accordance with the nursery aims and objectives Job Type: Full-time Pay: From £32,500.00 per year Benefits: * Childcare * Company pension * Discounted or free food * Health & wellbeing programme * Sick pay Work Location: In person