CENTRE MANAGER (EARLY YEARS) POSITION

Stepping Stones is an outstanding childcare provider which provides childcare for children aged 2-11 years. Stepping Stones offers flexible childcare between the hours of 7.45am and 6pm with additional sessions in the holidays.
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Centre Manager to join our outstanding team.
This role is based on working 4 days a week on a 52 week contract.

KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years or above #
Maths C/4 or above
English C/4 or above
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years management experience in the Early Years Sector.

CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION

· Promote high standards of quality within the Centre in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children
· Ensure that all children receive a rich and stimulating experience appropriate to their age and stage of development
· Ensure that practice and provision meets the requirements of the EYFS
· Ensure that children are kept safe and the staff understand and when necessary following Safeguarding Procedures and Policies
· Promote and facilitate partnerships with parents and the Management Committee
· Support the development of good practice with regards to special needs and inclusion
· Support the Early Years Team in delivering the EYFS and ensure that provision meets the requirements of Ofsted and the EYA in relation to nursery education and grant funding for all children.
· Establish and maintain highly professional working relationships with the relevant authority regulating bodies and other agencies

GENERAL

· Work alongside the Business Manager with administrative duties associated with the management of the Centre, such as maintaining children’s records, ordering equipment, maintaining inventories and keeping up to date assessments
· Adhere to all the company policies and procedures
· Ensure that the general maintenance of the premises are maintained
· Maintain effective methods of communication with children, staff, parents and carers
· Deploy staff appropriately to ensure that required standards are delivered and maintained
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive to changes and other duties relevant to this post. This job description may be reviewed in the future.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £38,000.00-£42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Childcare
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In perso

JOB PURPOSE

· The role of the Centre Manager is to lead a team of Early Years Practitioners to ensure good practice at all times, this involves leading from the floor as well as office based
· The Centre Manager will work with Room Leaders to provide leadership and management in supporting the early years, wrap around and holiday club teams.
· Ensure that all children receive the highest standard of care and education
· Build professional and respectful partnerships with parents and carers, involving them in their child’s learning journey.
· Maintain effective communication with parents, keeping them informed about their child’s progress and pre-school activities.
· Work within all statutory guidelines