Early Years Education Director

2 weeks ago


Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Northampton Business Directory Full time
Nursery Early Years Childcare Manager Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and inspirational individual to lead our nursery and outdoor learning centre in Milton Keynes. As a Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for providing the highest standards in Early Years care, teaching, and learning. You will promote parent partnerships, outdoor learning, continued professional development, and be an outstanding leader.

The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for Early Years education and a minimum of 3 years' experience in a senior or management role, with at least a year's management experience. They will be a qualified Forest School Leader or have experience with forest schools and be keen to develop their learning and skills further.

You will be a professional, ethical, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual who puts the needs of children first. You will be an experienced leader who can manage budgets, ensure efficient staff deployment, and use resources effectively.

We offer a competitive salary, great training and progression opportunities, enhanced pension contributions, and 65% childcare discount. As a not-for-profit organisation, we always put the needs of the children first.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage
  • Promote the benefits of outdoor play through the Nature Kindergarten
  • Safeguard and ensure wellbeing of all children and team
  • Promote and facilitate close partnerships with parents/carers, your team, and colleagues within Acorn
  • Develop and maintain highly professional working relationships with Local Authority departments, regulatory bodies, and other agencies
  • Continually develop professional learning and share knowledge of developments within Early Years
  • Manage marketing drives to drive occupancy and brand awareness
  • Manage budgets and ensure efficient staff deployment and use of resources
  • Professionally engage with the entire team, ensuring their continued professional development is tracked and supported
  • Lead, mentor, and guide team members to ensure consistent excellence in all areas of practice
Requirements:
  • Qualified to a minimum of level 3, but ideally level 6, with a relevant Early Years qualification
  • Have a minimum of 3 years' experience in a senior or management role, with at least a year's management experience
  • Qualified Forest School Leader, or someone who has experience with forest schools and is keen to develop their learning and skills further
  • Experienced in leading a team
  • Proven track record of achieving exceptional standards of Early Years care and education
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

We are proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Bedford with over 30 years' experience. We specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare.

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week. You will be required to do a variety of early and late shifts, early shifts can start as early as 7.15am and the late shifts close at 6pm. Successful applications will need to provide 'right to work in the UK' documentation and undertake a DBS check along with two satisfactory references.



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