Job: Head of Childcare & Education, Asquith Day Nurseries

Employer: Asquith Day Nurseries
Posted: 19 Aug 2008
Location: Berkhamsted
Sector: Association / Professional body,
- Childcare Provider,
- Nursery Provider,
- Training Provider
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Position: Head of Childcare & Education
Salary: £40k plus car allowance

Head of Childcare & Education

Based at Berkhamsted, but to include regional travel across the group

Key purpose of the role of Head of Childcare and Education:

To lead a professional team of childcare and education managers to ensure that standards of care and education are set, maintained and developed to meet the company objectives of delivering world class childcare and education as well as ensuring compliance with regulations.

Reporting to the Managing Director and the Board.

Key Accountabilities:

Manage a team of Childcare and Education professionals to ensure standards are set, maintained and developed to meet the company objectives of delivering world class childcare and education.

Manage, support and coach C&E managers.
Observe, coach and monitor C&E visits to ensure that nurseries receive appropriate and consistent support to implement good practise.
Monitor and evaluate quality of Childcare and Education delivery within the nurseries.

Actively participate with the overall management of the business:

Provide advise and support with regard to childcare and education best practice and compliance to other Asquith department and colleagues
Participate and deliver in-house training
Attend management meetings and reviews.
Attend and participate in Asquith events
Maintain and participate in appropriate sector activities outside Asquith e.g. conferences, local forums.

Skills & Abilities:

Over 5 years experience in a management role in the delivery of services for young children in full day care
Experience of teaching adults of different ages and experiences in the field of childcare and education
Experience of Management of private sector day nurseries
Experience of quality assurance

Education and Training:

A graduate level Childcare and Education qualification
Early Years Professional Status
A Management Qualification

Knowledge:

A sound knowledge of child development for children from birth to five years
A sound understanding of the ‘Birth to Three Matters Framework’ and the ‘Curriculum Guidance for the Foundation Stage’ / Early years Foundation Stage.
A knowledge and understanding of research related to childcare and education.
An understanding of a play based approach to children’s learning and development
Knowledge and Understanding of the ‘National Standards for Under Eights Daycare and Childminding’ for Full Day Care, the role of Ofsted and legislation related to childcare and education.
Understanding of the role of the ‘Key Person’
Knowledge and understanding of government policy including the 10 year strategy, every child matters and related to the development of Children’s Centres
Knowledge and understanding of the children’s workforce reform agenda
A sound knowledge of child protection procedures
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Effective Leadership skills
An understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities
An understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace
A commitment to staff development and training

To Apply:

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If you have previously applied for this position please do not re-apply, we will already have your details and will contact you in due course.

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