Laleham Church Playgroup are seeking a passionate and dedicated Nursery Manager to join our team of Early Years Professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Early Years education with relevant experience as a leader (either a Manager/Deputy Manager) and have a genuine love for working with children from 2-5 years old, being part of a team and supporting the Christian ethos of the Playgroup. As the Nursery Manager, you will play a vital role in creating a nurturing and stimulating environment within a Christian Playgroup that supports all the development of young children, socially, emotionally, physically, intellectually, linguistically and spiritually. We are a term time only Nursery (38 weeks a year), with sessions running from 8.15am until 1pm. Requirements: Relevant Level 3 or above in Childcare/Early Years Have experience as a leader within a similar setting Happy to support the Christian Ethos of the Playgroup Understanding of safeguarding, SEND and the EYFS Good communication skills A passion to lead a team to provide a safe and nurturing environment Great organisation skills and time management Visit's to Laleham Church Playgroup are encouraged, to arrange a site visit please contact Louise Hawthorn contact details can be found on the supporting document. Please note that all successful applicants at Laleham Playgroup are required to undertake a criminal record check and the interview panel are trained in safer recruitment. Closing date: Thursday 2nd April 5pm Laleham Church Playgroup reserves the right to withdraw this vacancy or appoint ahead of the closing date should a suitable candidate be identified. Safeguarding Statement This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. You are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands or final warnings which are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out*), as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). You are also required to disclose any pending criminal proceedings against you or current police investigations, including those relating to other employment or matters outside work. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from taking up appointment; it will depend on the nature of the offence(s) and their relevance to the post you are applying for. However, should you not declare any of the above and this is subsequently revealed, for example through the DBS check, then this may place your employment in jeopardy. Any information given will be treated in the strictest confidence and with due regard to the ROA and data protection legislation.