Job Description:

At CBCS we are committed to providing the very best care and early years education to everyone attending our childcare settings. Alongside that, we strive to provide great jobs and careers in all of our settings that people can be proud of.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: based in Tooting or Fulham

Essential Requirements:

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a management role
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding
• Good knowledge of the EYFS and Ofsted Inspection Framework
• Ability to communicate confidently with both adults and children
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to work well within a team
• Passion for supporting children and families
• IT competent

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a sensitivity and understanding of the children’s individual needs
• Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum
• Ensure staff deployment and ratios meet statutory requirements
• Work within the policies adopted by the Group
• Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of children and to provide support to other staff through this process
• Line manage staff as required and co-ordinate in service training sessions
• Promote positive relationships and interaction between all staff, parents/carers and children involved in the Group
• Collaborate with other members of staff and parents to create a warm and caring environment
• Ensure administrative processes are undertaken efficiently and accurately

This list of duties is not exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake other reasonable duties discussed by the line manager. A Job Description will be provided before the interview stage.

What We Offer:

• Competetive salary depending on experience
• Generous childcare discount: up to 50% off your childcare needs
• Continuous professional development + free safeguarding and paediatric first aid training
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Company pension scheme to support your future