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Childcare Manager

Blandford Children's Centre

37 hours

Salary £29,777 - £33,945

Are you passionate about improving the outcomes for children in Dorset? Do you have great knowledge and skills around managing an Early Years Setting and Early Years Foundations Stages? Are you able to work under pressure to deadlines?

What's in it for you

We provide high-quality care and education for children 0-11 years to help ensure that all children receive the best start in life and the highest standards of care, play and education.

You will lead and manage a safe and nurturing provision, which delivers high quality childcare offering exciting opportunities for learning that aim to give every child the best start in life.

This is a rewarding role that provides challenge but also a huge opportunity for impact. As a childcare manager, you can play a major part in a child's growth and development by providing them with a safe and stimulating environment to learn and play. You can also make a difference in the lives of their families and the local community by building strong relationships and partnerships.

You will lead and manage a team of childcare professionals who share your passion and vision for early years care. You can also enjoy a varied and exciting role that involves working with children, colleagues, parents, carers and other agencies.

There will be lots of opportunities to work with colleagues from other areas and disciplines as well as the opportunity for regular training and peer support sessions. As an employee of Dorset Council have access to a range of employee benefits including a generous annual leave entitlement and a pension scheme.

What you will be doing

As a childcare manager, you will be responsible for the overall running of the nursery, including management, budgeting, marketing, safeguarding, quality assurance and compliance. You will also work closely with parents and carers to ensure that the nursery meets their expectations and needs.

We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and offer a range of activities to support children's learning and development. We also have strong links with the local community and other agencies that support children and families.

As part of your work, you will be required to keep detailed records of your work within the setting and follow EYFS standards and policies. You will need excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your workload and work to deadlines. You will be required to work within tight budgets.

As part of your managerial role you will support your team in providing and overseeing activities and programs that sit within the EYFS to support children's development and provide them with the opportunity to socialise, explore safe and stimulating environments and to help our children develop and grow.

You will be based in Blandford Children's Centre and will work as part of a multi-agency, team. You will work closely with your counterparts in Shaftesbury Children's Centre, where you may occasionally by asked to cover, (or support) to ensure adequate staffing across all three settings.

About you

You will have excellent communication skills, a strong vision and a passion for working with children. You'll also be self-motivated, enthusiastic and used to working in a fast-paced environment.

You will be solution focused and self-motivated to supporting and developing your team. You will oversee the running of the Nursery – this means that you will be working flexibly in the week and over the holidays to ensure the setting has your full support.

You will have a Level 3 Early Years and Childcare Qualification and at least 2 years of experience of leadership within an Early Years setting and delivery of EYFS.

You will have Paediatric First Aid certificate as well as sound knowledge and experience on risk assessments and Health and Safety.

Additional Information

The position is subject to DBS and you will have a full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle.

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