Early Years Team Manager
- Recruiter
- PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY
- Location
- Plymouth, Devon
- Salary
- £25,112.16 per annum
- Posted
- 15 Jul 2019
- Closes
- 12 Aug 2019
- Sectors
- Education & Teaching, Nursery, Management
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Ref: CS0084
Early Years Team Manager
Salary: £25,112.16 per annum - 40 hours per week
We are seeking an experienced and highly qualified line manager to join the team. As part of the management team, the Team Manager will lead the practice across the setting ensuring high quality provision and reflective practice. Central to roles within Freshlings Nursery is, providing a safe, healthy, caring, inclusive and stimulating environment, where children are respected and supported as individuals and encouraged to learn through play and exploration.
Freshlings Nursery is a Good provider with Ofsted, we offer:
- Detailed training and support with unique opportunities on the University of Plymouth campus
- Increased annual leave and sickness benefits with length of service and employer pension contributions of 5%
- Access to relevant University lectures and in house training packages
- Access to the University community, the setting offers unique experiences such as Graduation in the Park, visiting other academic sectors or events
We are looking for experienced and qualified members of staff to join our team. You must have:
- Level 3 Childcare or equivalent qualification; Early Years Degree or EYITT status or equivalent is desired
- Demonstrable management experience of a large setting and be able to work autonomously to oversee the day to day organisation of the setting
- Detailed knowledge of legislation and early years guidance
- Experience of mentoring and supporting a staff team in the delivery of high quality provision
- Self-motivation and excellent communication and time management skills.
Freshlings Nursery is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of welfare of children. All positions are subject to individuals securing enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week on permanent basis.
Contact for informal discussion: Vicky Smith at vicky.smith@plymouth.ac.uk or by telephone 01752 588550. We are unable to accept CVs and full applications will be required.
To apply please visit https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/jobs and click on the Vacancies for nursery, catering and hospitality in a University commercial environment link under Job vacancies or contact above for an application pack.
Closing Date: 12 Midnight, Monday 26th August 2019
The appointed candidate would be employed by University Commercial Services Plymouth Ltd and would therefore be subject to their terms and conditions of employment.
University Commercial Services Plymouth Ltd's (UCSPL) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of University of Plymouth. UCSP’s vision is to enrich the experience of the students, staff and wider community. We aim to create a financially sustainable and professional service, which currently includes Early Years Education and Care, Retail Catering, Hospitality and Events.