Early Years Care Coordinator

4 weeks ago

Blandford Forum, Dorset, United Kingdom Dorset Council Full time

Childcare Manager

Dorset Council

37 hours

Salary £29,777 - £33,945

Are you dedicated to enhancing the developmental outcomes for children in our community? Do you possess extensive knowledge and expertise in overseeing an Early Years Setting and the Early Years Foundation Stage? Are you capable of thriving under pressure and meeting deadlines?

Benefits of the Role

We deliver exceptional care and education for children aged 0-11 years, ensuring that every child receives a strong foundation in life along with the highest standards of care, play, and education.

In this position, you will lead and manage a safe and supportive environment that provides high-quality childcare, offering engaging opportunities for learning that aim to give every child the best start in life.

This role is fulfilling and presents challenges while also offering significant opportunities for impact. As a childcare manager, you will play a crucial role in a child's growth and development by providing a secure and stimulating environment for learning and play. You will also positively influence the lives of their families and the local community by fostering strong relationships and partnerships.

You will oversee a team of childcare professionals who share your enthusiasm and vision for early years care. Your role will be diverse and dynamic, involving collaboration with children, colleagues, parents, caregivers, and various agencies.

You will have numerous opportunities to collaborate with colleagues from different areas and disciplines, along with regular training and peer support sessions. As an employee of Dorset Council, you will enjoy a range of employee benefits, including generous annual leave and a pension scheme.

Key Responsibilities

As a childcare manager, you will be accountable for the overall management of the nursery, which includes administration, budgeting, marketing, safeguarding, quality assurance, and compliance. You will also engage closely with parents and caregivers to ensure that the nursery aligns with their expectations and requirements.

We adhere to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and provide a variety of activities to support children's learning and development. We maintain strong connections with the local community and other organizations that assist children and families.

Your responsibilities will include maintaining detailed records of your work within the setting and adhering to EYFS standards and policies. You will need to demonstrate excellent organizational skills, the ability to prioritize tasks, and the capability to work within tight budgets.

In your managerial capacity, you will guide your team in providing and supervising activities and programs that align with the EYFS, fostering children's development and offering them opportunities to socialize, explore safe and stimulating environments, and grow.

You will be part of a multi-agency team and will work closely with counterparts in other settings, providing support to ensure adequate staffing across all locations.

Candidate Profile

You will possess outstanding communication skills, a clear vision, and a passion for working with children. You should be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and accustomed to a fast-paced work environment.

You will be solution-oriented and committed to supporting and developing your team. Your role will require flexibility throughout the week and during holidays to ensure comprehensive support for the setting.

A Level 3 Early Years and Childcare Qualification is essential, along with a minimum of 2 years of leadership experience in an Early Years setting and the delivery of EYFS.

You will also hold a Paediatric First Aid certificate and possess sound knowledge and experience in risk assessments and Health and Safety practices.

Additional Information

The position is subject to a DBS check, and you will need a full, clean driving license and access to a vehicle.

About Dorset Council

We are committed to making Dorset a wonderful place to live, work, and visit. Working for us should reflect that commitment.

At Dorset Council, we:

provide over 450 services to more than 300,000 residents have ambitious goals are enthusiastic about our future care deeply about Dorset and its residents recognize that every role contributes to our success and that our employees are vital to achieving our objectives

You will:

have access to a supportive work environment be part of an organization that encourages growth and success benefit from a variety of training opportunities to aid your personal development and career advancement

We are striving to become a more diverse and inclusive organization. We understand that recruiting and including individuals with diverse skills, perspectives, and backgrounds will strengthen our council, and we welcome applications from all individuals.

We guarantee an interview for anyone who declares a disability and meets the essential criteria for the role.

We are committed to making our interviews accessible. Please inform us in your job application if you have a disability and require any reasonable adjustments.

We also seek applicants who share our values. You will be asked to provide evidence of how you have demonstrated these values during the selection process.

If selected, the personal information collected from you will be shared with Cifas to prevent fraud and other improper conduct. If any issues arise, you may be denied certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details on how your information will be used by us and Cifas, along with your data protection rights, can be found in our privacy policy.

This role is based in the UK, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process.

We utilize generic job descriptions and person specifications. This means the job title on any attachments may differ from the job title in the advertisement. Specific information may be provided in a context statement if relevant.

We cannot accept CVs in place of an application form, as we require the same range of information from all candidates.

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