Role Purpose * To be responsible for the general day to day management of childcare provision within three local authority maintained nurseries * To lead in developing the ethos, policies and practice of the centre with particular regard to ensuring high quality early education, childcare provision and also integrated community provision * To be responsible for 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 understanding of Ofsted inspections * Commitment to continuing professional development Skills / ability * Supervising, motivating and leading staff team * Receive, understand and convey information and ideas using skills in oral and written communication and presentation * Team work, group work skills * Time management * Planning and organisational skills include record keeping