Children Operations Manager (South)

About The Role

Childcare Operations Manager will be covering London and Essex. 

Benefits:

• 26 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays, pro rata for part time employees
• Employer and employee contribution pension scheme
• Regular access to internal and external learning and development opportunities
• The Alliance operates a Team Recognition Scheme to recognise the outstanding work of the staff across the Charity
• Can save up to 40% on 02 Refresh Airtime Plan if getting a new phone or tablet on 02.

Responsibilities:

The role will be responsible for a cluster of Nurseries and Pre-schools.  The successful applicant will provide leadership, direction and support to Nursery Managers to ensure that all childcare provision is operating within the law, is financially sustainable and is meeting the Alliance National Standards by providing high quality childcare and education at all times.

Requirements: 

• Essential for this role is an Early Years Degree level 6 or equivalent early years and childcare qualifications
• You will have proven current experience of empowering and supporting quality improvement in a setting to secure and maintain at least a good or outstanding Ofsted inspection outcome.
• Experience of effective management of staff, comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Ofsted registration requirements.
• Proven knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and relevant quality assurance and improvement models and statutory requirements including health and safety and safeguarding children.

This role requires the ability to travel promptly to childcare settings at short notice and attend occasional evening and weekend meetings. This role requires an enhanced DBS check.

Hours per week: 35

Weeks per year: 52

Interview date: Thursday 14th March 2019