Childcare Manager- Bradford 14ph
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Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced passionate and highly organized Childcare Manager to lead our team and ensure the highest standards of care and education. The successful candidate will be a proactive leader ensuring the setting remains compliant safe and a nurturing environment for all children.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Operations: Coordinate and oversee the daily operations of the setting. This includes planning and managing efficient staff rotas to ensure correct ratios and creating engaging learning schedules for children.
Safeguarding & Welfare: Act as a lead for safeguarding ensuring all staff understand and follow child protection policies. You will be responsible for maintaining a culture of vigilance and reporting.
Educational Oversight: Track and monitor childrens development using relevant frameworks (e.g. EYFS). You will ensure that observations are accurate and that every child is making progress toward their developmental milestones.
Health & Safety: Conduct and approve rigorous risk assessments for the setting and outings. You will ensure that daily safety checks are completed meticulously every morning and afternoon.
Regulatory Compliance: Maintain the setting to Ofsted (or relevant regulatory body) "Good" or "Outstanding" standards ensuring all documentation policies and procedures are up to date.
Staff Management: Mentor supervise and conduct appraisals for the staff team fostering professional development and a positive working culture.
Parent Partnership: Act as the main point of contact for parents building strong relationships and providing regular updates on their childs wellbeing and progress.
Requirements
Requirements (Essential)
Qualifications: Minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years (Level 5 or a Degree in Early Years is highly preferred).
Experience: Proven experience in a leadership or management role within a childcare setting.
Safeguarding Knowledge: Advanced understanding of safeguarding legislation and procedures.
Technical Skills: Proficient in tracking developmental data and using childcare management software.
Compliance: Deep understanding of health and safety regulations including the ability to draft and approve detailed risk assessments.
Soft Skills: Exceptional communication time management and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Additional Requirements Included for this Role
Pedagogical Leadership: Ability to lead the curriculum to ensure diverse and inclusive learning.
Financial Literacy: Basic understanding of budget management and occupancy tracking.
First Aid: Valid L3 Paediatric First Aid certificate/ relevant training can be provided.
DBS: An enhanced DBS check is a mandatory requirement for this position
Required Skills:
Skills: Strong knowledge of the EYFS and a proactive can-do attitude. Ethics: A passion for inclusive practice and high standards of cleanliness.
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Bidding
- IT Hardware & Networking
- CMMS
- ABB
- Marketing & Advertising
- Interpretation
