Head of Nursery
| Posting date: | 23 August 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,000 to £45,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Benefits include, but are not limited to: # Annual holiday entitlement of 25 days per calendar year increasing by 1 day annually to a maximum of 30 days + bank holidays (total 38 days). # Free on-site car and bicycle parking # Free hot meals and refreshments # Interest free season ticket loan # Childcare discount # Retail discount scheme # Nice colleagues |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 September 2024 |
| Location: | Cambridge CB2 7EB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Joint Colleges Nursery (Cambridge) Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job Overview
The role of Head of Nursery at Joint Colleges Nursery (JCN) offers an unusual opportunity to take a senior leadership role at a not-for-profit charitable trust, run for the benefit of its children and members.
Duties
The Head of Nursery is accountable to the Management Committee and responsible for the smooth running of all aspects of the business. The Management Committee is predominantly made up of current parents, and supports the Head of Nursery (the Head) to nurture an inclusive and ‘family-like’ culture, whilst making operational, financial and administrative decisions to ensure the enduring success of the nursery setting.
The role requires a broad knowledge of childcare and development of children aged 0-5, and extensive experience of leadership and staff management to lead a team of practitioners, as well as being able to effectively represent the setting to the governing bodies.
The Head of Nursery is an indirect childcare role and therefore not included in the child-staff ratio. However, in specific circumstances, the Head of the Nursery will manage groups of children to support staff and the daily routine.
About you
The role requires an individual who is-
• Passionate about early childhood education and innovative in approach
• Resilient, tenacious and steadfast in the face of challenges
• Diligent and dedicated
And has-
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Understanding of good customer service and key factors in delivering high quality care and learning for young children.
• Strong communication skills with children, parents, staff and external stakeholders
Essential requirements
• Recognized qualifications in early years education (minimum Early Years Educator Level 3) and management.
• Proven experience in a leadership role within an early years setting (minimum of 3 years as Nursery Manager, Deputy or Third In Charge).
• In-depth knowledge of early years legislation, including in-depth knowledge of safeguarding and child protection with relevant training or certification.
• Comprehensive understanding of the EYFS and experience with Ofsted inspections or equivalent regulatory bodies.
• Strong skills in parent engagement and communication.
• Extensive experience in staff mentoring and career development.
• Basic IT skills specifically in Excel and PowerPoint.
Desirable requirements
• Advanced qualifications in child care, education, or management.
• Experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or equivalent
• Experience and qualification in delivering STEM curriculum
Benefits
• Working for an independent business, you will have the opportunity to utilise your knowledge and skills to the full. You will have the flexibility to bring in your management style and shape the provision in collaboration with the Management Committee.
• Holiday package 30 days plus Bank Holidays (starting with 25 days and for each year that you stay you will gain an extra day until you have reached 30 days)
• Opportunity to join the company pension scheme
• Training to enhance personal and professional development
• Free meals, tea and coffee
• Parking on site
• Cycle to work scheme
• Interest-free travel loan
The role of Head of Nursery at Joint Colleges Nursery (JCN) offers an unusual opportunity to take a senior leadership role at a not-for-profit charitable trust, run for the benefit of its children and members.
Duties
The Head of Nursery is accountable to the Management Committee and responsible for the smooth running of all aspects of the business. The Management Committee is predominantly made up of current parents, and supports the Head of Nursery (the Head) to nurture an inclusive and ‘family-like’ culture, whilst making operational, financial and administrative decisions to ensure the enduring success of the nursery setting.
The role requires a broad knowledge of childcare and development of children aged 0-5, and extensive experience of leadership and staff management to lead a team of practitioners, as well as being able to effectively represent the setting to the governing bodies.
The Head of Nursery is an indirect childcare role and therefore not included in the child-staff ratio. However, in specific circumstances, the Head of the Nursery will manage groups of children to support staff and the daily routine.
About you
The role requires an individual who is-
• Passionate about early childhood education and innovative in approach
• Resilient, tenacious and steadfast in the face of challenges
• Diligent and dedicated
And has-
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Understanding of good customer service and key factors in delivering high quality care and learning for young children.
• Strong communication skills with children, parents, staff and external stakeholders
Essential requirements
• Recognized qualifications in early years education (minimum Early Years Educator Level 3) and management.
• Proven experience in a leadership role within an early years setting (minimum of 3 years as Nursery Manager, Deputy or Third In Charge).
• In-depth knowledge of early years legislation, including in-depth knowledge of safeguarding and child protection with relevant training or certification.
• Comprehensive understanding of the EYFS and experience with Ofsted inspections or equivalent regulatory bodies.
• Strong skills in parent engagement and communication.
• Extensive experience in staff mentoring and career development.
• Basic IT skills specifically in Excel and PowerPoint.
Desirable requirements
• Advanced qualifications in child care, education, or management.
• Experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or equivalent
• Experience and qualification in delivering STEM curriculum
Benefits
• Working for an independent business, you will have the opportunity to utilise your knowledge and skills to the full. You will have the flexibility to bring in your management style and shape the provision in collaboration with the Management Committee.
• Holiday package 30 days plus Bank Holidays (starting with 25 days and for each year that you stay you will gain an extra day until you have reached 30 days)
• Opportunity to join the company pension scheme
• Training to enhance personal and professional development
• Free meals, tea and coffee
• Parking on site
• Cycle to work scheme
• Interest-free travel loan