Nursery Early Years Childcare Director

3 weeks ago


Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Acorn Early Years Federation Full time

We are seeking a dedicated and inspirational individual to lead our Nursery and Outdoor Learning centre in Milton Keynes. The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for providing the highest standards in Early Years care, teaching and learning, and promoting parent partnerships, outdoor learning, and continued professional development.

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
  • 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
  • Professionally engage with the entire team, ensuring their continued professional development is tracked and supported

Qualified to a minimum of level 3, but ideally level 6, with a relevant early years qualification. 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.

We are proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Bedford with over 30 years' experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. We are really proud to have recently been awarded the Nursery World Nursery Group of the Year, in this year's Nursery World Awards.

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, great training and progression opportunities, enhanced pension contributions, and 65% childcare discount. As a not-for-profit organisation, Acorn always puts the needs of the children first, meaning you will be working for a business that cares about more than just profit.



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