Job Description
We seek an Executive Head of Childcare Services to be responsible for the general day-to-day management of childcare provision within three local authority-maintained nurseries
The Executive Head of Childcare Services will lead in developing the ethos, policies and practice of the centre to ensure high-quality early education, childcare provision and integrated community provision.
The Executive Head of Childcare Services will be responsible for the Ofsted inspection of the childcare and early education.
Experience
* Recognised Education/Childcare (Early Years) qualification
* Management experience/understanding of integrated childcare and education service within the Public Sector
* Financial planning and budgets to include effective application and compliance with financial procedures
* Experience and knowledge of Ofsted inspections
* Commitment to continuing professional development
Skills/ability
* Supervising, motivating and leading the staff team
* Receive, understand and convey information and ideas using skills in oral and written communication and presentation
* Teamwork, group work skills
* Time management
* Planning and organisational skills include record-keeping
Knowledge
* Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and child development
* Legislation and procedures relating to childcare and education, including the Children’s Act 2006, child protection procedures, SEN code of practice, registration and Ofsted inspections
* How to support and develop effective teamwork
* Know and understand the relevant policies and procedures for the recruitment, retention and development of staff
* Importance of parental and community involvement
* Understanding of the respective roles of the agencies involved in the support of families
* Requirements of Health & Safety procedures and the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy principles.