Salary
£37,820 per annum (pro rata)
Contractual hours
35
Basis
Part Time
Package
includes Glasgow Clyde College terms and conditions and benefits
Job category/type
Support
Date posted
11/08/2025
Job reference
GCC000625
HEAD OF CENTRE
35 HOURS PER WEEK, 41 WEEKS TERM TIME
Are you passionate about early years education and ready to lead with purpose? Glasgow Clyde College operates Nurseries at Anniesland and Cardonald campuses and were looking for a dynamic Head of Centre to work as part of our College Nursery Management Team. Our Nursery Manager manages both campus nurseries and we are recruiting a Head of Centre to lead our busy nursery at Anniesland Campus, ensuring the highest standards of care, learning, and leadership.
Key Responsibilities
* Work a part of the Nursery Management Team to ensure excellent service delivery to our children, parents, carers and stakeholders
* Lead and motivate a team to deliver a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment
* Manage day-to-day operations, rotas, and performance, ensuring quality compliance with Care Inspectorate and Education Scotland standards
* Drive continuous improvement using How Good is our Early Learning and Childcare and Realising the Ambition frameworks
* Ensure educational planning and delivery meets individual needs, supporting staff in inclusive, child-centred practice
* Build strong relationships with parents and carers, ensuring clear communication and meaningful involvement
About You
* Hold, or are working towards, a BA in Childhood Practice (SCQF Level 9) or equivalent
* Have experience in supervising early years staff and delivering the 35 curriculum
* A confident communicator with excellent problem-solving, advocacy, and leadership skills
* Committed to professional development and creating a positive, collaborative environment
Full details of the skills and qualities required can be found in the attached job description.
Any offer of employment will be subject to receiving a satisfactory Scheme Record through the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme. Closing date: 24 August 2025
Salary: £37,820 per annum (pro rata)
Location: Anniesland Campus. You may be required to travel and work within all Glasgow Clyde campuses.
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