Childcare Manager
- Recruiter
- SOUTH PETHERTON JUNIOR SCHOOL
- Location
- South Petherton, Somerset
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 11 Sep 2018
- Closes
- 25 Sep 2018
- Sectors
- Education & Teaching, Management
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
South Petherton C of E Infants and Pre-School
Childcare Manager
Salary: Grade 12 point 22 (£21,074) pro rata.
35 hours per week, term time only
We would like to hear from passionate, inspiring and positive early years professionals looking for a new challenge.
Are you motivated to inspire children to reach their potential as well as coach and build a dedicated team? Do you want an opportunity to work in a child centred setting where learning through play is core to the values and philosophy of the setting?
Have you had previous experience in leading a Pre-School room or setting?
We are looking for a special individual to join our team. Is it you?
You must be at least Level 3 with one-year post qualification experience or hold a higher level Early Years Teaching Qualification.
This role will require an enhanced DBS
We are looking for a dynamic person who will:
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
- Lead and manage the quality of the early years provision and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Lead and manage a small team of practitioners and ensure outstanding practice at all times, including physical, emotional, social and intellectual education and care for all children in the setting.
- Work directly with all practitioners, the children and in partnership with their families facilitate learning and support development.
- Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge every child.
- Make use of observation and assessment to meet the individual needs of every child and plan for further learning taking account of the individual needs of every child.
- Fulfil wider professional responsibilities through the day to day management of the setting, including staff management and administration.
Visits to the School and Pre-School are strongly encouraged on Monday 17th or 24th September at 10am.
Please send completed applications to the School. If you do not hear from us by Friday 28th September please assume that on this occasion you have been unsuccessful.
All information relating to the position and an application form can be downloaded from the school website.
Closing date: Tuesday 25th September 2018
Interviews: Tuesday 2nd October 2018