Centre Manager (Early Years) Position
Stepping Stones is an outstanding childcare provider which provides childcare for children aged 2-11 years. Stepping Stones offers flexible childcare between the hours of 7.45am and 6pm with additional sessions in the holidays.
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Centre Manager to join our outstanding team.
This role is based on working 4 days a week on a 52 week contract.
Knowledge and Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 in Early Years or above #
Maths C/4 or above
English C/4 or above
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years management experience in the Early Years Sector.
Safeguarding and Child Protection
Stepping Stones is committed to safeguarding and keeping its children and families safe. As part of the application process the applicant will need to complete an application form, provide two referees, and will undergo a two stage interview. The successful applicant will be subject to DBS enhanced disclosure, and successful references.
Job Purpose
· The role of the Centre Manager is to lead a team of Early Years Practitioners to ensure good practice at all times, this involves leading from the floor as well as office based
· The Centre Manager will work with Room Leaders to provide leadership and management in supporting the early years, wrap around and holiday club teams.
· Ensure that all children receive the highest standard of care and education
· Build professional and respectful partnerships with parents and carers, involving them in their child's learning journey.
· Maintain effective communication with parents, keeping them informed about their child's progress and pre-school activities.
· Work within all statutory guidelines
Job Role: Key Responsibilities
Childcare and Education
· Promote high standards of quality within the Centre in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children
· Ensure that all children receive a rich and stimulating experience appropriate to their age and stage of development
· Ensure that practice and provision meets the requirements of the EYFS
· Ensure that children are kept safe and the staff understand and when necessary following Safeguarding Procedures and Policies
· Promote and facilitate partnerships with parents and the Management Committee
· Support the development of good practice with regards to special needs and inclusion
· Support the Early Years Team in delivering the EYFS and ensure that provision meets the requirements of Ofsted and the EYA in relation to nursery education and grant funding for all children.
· Establish and maintain highly professional working relationships with the relevant authority regulating bodies and other agencies
Health and Safety
To manage the Health and Safety requirement that the Centre is a safe environment, that equipment is safe, standards of hygiene are high, safety procedures are implemented at all times, and fire drills are regularly practised.
· Be fully aware and implement all emergency and security procedures
· Be responsible for ensuring the Centre remains compliant in respect of adult and child ratios and the suitably trained staff with relevant first aid qualifications
Admin & Operations
· Work alongside the Business Manager in managing staff costs, petty cash and other budgets that are used
· Manage the overall day-to-day operations of the pre-school.
Operational
· The Centre Manager will be the Nominated person with Ofsted and a member of the Directorship
· Ensure day to day management of the Centre
· Then Centre will ensure all training is carried out for individuals and the team.
· Manage staff during inspections by regulatory bodies and assist in the implementation of any recommendations
· Work with the Business Manager in delivering agreed occupancy targets
Staff
· Manage the recruitment and induction procedure of all staff
· Manage, supervise, train and appraise staff to ensure delivery of high quality childcare practice
· Identify training needs and develop training plans and evaluate training undertaken
· Work with the Business Manager and Management Committee in disciplinary and grievance investigations and hearings
· Develop open and positive working relationships with all the Early Years, Wrap around and Holiday club teams
Marketing and Customer Care
· Proactively represent the company (Stepping Stones) and advance its interests in the local community
· Promote the Centre in a proactive way to current parents and potential customers
· Ensure that all the Early Years Team develop and maintain a friendly and professional relationship with parents
· Work with the Business Manager in ensuring that any complaints or concerns are actively resolved in a timely manner
General
· Work alongside the Business Manager with administrative duties associated with the management of the Centre, such as maintaining children's records, ordering equipment, maintaining inventories and keeping up to date assessments
· Adhere to all the company policies and procedures
· Ensure that the general maintenance of the premises are maintained
· Maintain effective methods of communication with children, staff, parents and carers
· Deploy staff appropriately to ensure that required standards are delivered and maintained
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive to changes and other duties relevant to this post. This job description may be reviewed in the future.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £38,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Bereavement leave
* Childcare
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person