Early Years Manager
  • England,East Midlands,Leicestershire
  • full-time
  • Competitive salary
Job Description:
Salary: £20,779.50 - £24,084.38 p.a.
Hours: 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Contract: Permanent


About the Job:
Link3 Recruitment is looking for a dedicated Early Years Manager to lead our team and ensure high standards of childcare and education in our Leicester nursery.


Main Duties:
* Lead and inspire the team to deliver outstanding early education and care, aiming for high Ofsted ratings.
* Ensure compliance with Early Years Foundation Stage requirements, Standards, and all relevant policies.
* Develop and communicate the setting’s ethos and vision, creating a welcoming environment and fostering strong parent partnerships.
* Write, implement, and review the setting’s development plan.
* Oversee day-to-day operations, including staffing and organization, ensuring smooth running of the setting.
* Address individual needs of children, including health and special educational needs/disabilities, ensuring positive developmental progress.
* Use nursery management software to manage occupancy and adhere to budget constraints.
* Contribute to budget meetings, manage budgets, and complete funding documentation to maximize income.
* Ensure safety of children and staff, supporting safe risk-taking environments.
* Comply with Ofsted requirements and HR policies, conduct investigations as needed.
* Ensure compliance with the code of practice, including safeguarding, health and safety, and GDPR.
* Stay updated with current practices through training and professional development.
Requirements:
* Hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent) and meet all EYFS standards; Level 2 Math’s qualification required or to be achieved within 2 years if employed or internally changing roles after January 4, 2024.
* Demonstrate proven post-qualification experience in early years education and childcare.
* Possess Paediatric First Aid qualification and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
* Exhibit excellent knowledge of EYFS, Development Matters, Birth to Five Matters, and current early years legislation.
* Understand child development and plan and implement the EYFS curriculum, considering Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice.
* Manage safeguarding, budget, staff training, and promotional activities.
* Proven post-qualification experience in working in early education and childcare
* Sound IT skills and ability to use Microsoft Office programmes, nursery management software, social media platforms and online portals effectively
* The ability to multi-task and establish rapport with staff, families, and external agencies.
If you are passionate about early childhood education and meet the requirements above, apply now.
Job number 1520774
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Company Details:
Link3 Recruitment Limited
Company size: 1–4 employees
Industry: Education
LINK3 is a multi-sector recruitment agency with a specialism in Education, working in alliance with nurseries, primary schools, secondary schools and ...
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