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Nursery and Children’s Centre Manager

  • Employer: London Borough of Ealing
  • Reference: EJR012976
  • Published: Fri 31/01/2025, 11:12 AM
  • Closing on: Thu 27/02/2025, 23:59 PM
  • Working Pattern: Full Time
  • Hours: 35 hours per week
  • Salary: £56,646 to £58,692 pa (inclusive)
  • DBS Check: Enhanced
  • Location: Windmill Children's Centre, 135 Windmill Lane, Greenford, Ealing

Ealing Children Centres offers an integrated service to improve outcomes for pre-school children and their families. Our Centres aim to offer joined up services including education, childcare, family support and health services.


We are looking for a Nursery and Children’s Centre Manager with experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to lead and manage our Windmill Children’s Centre, based in Windmill Lane, Greenford UB6 9FZ. We are a friendly and inclusive nursery that caters for children aged 0 to 5 years old, with a range of abilities and needs. We offer a stimulating and nurturing environment that promotes each child’s individual development and well-being.

  • Are you a highly motivated, experienced and qualified Nursery Manager with a passion for supporting children with special educational needs (SEN)?
  • Do you have a proven track record of leading and developing a team of early years practitioners?
  • Do you want to join a nursery that values inclusion, diversity and excellence?


If you answered yes to these questions, then we have an exciting opportunity for you!

 

We offer:
• A 35-hour working week
• A competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional development
• Up to 31 days holiday entitlement depending on length of service NB: 20 days of your holiday entitlement must be taken at fixed times when the centre is closed
• A pension scheme
• A supportive and friendly working environment

To be considered for this role, you will need:
• A minimum of Level 3/NNEB qualification or other relevant childcare qualifications (defined by Ofsted requirements)
• Substantial experience as a nursery manager or deputy manager
• A thorough knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Ofsted and SEN Code of Practice
• A strong commitment to inclusion, diversity and excellence
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills
• A positive, enthusiastic and flexible attitude.


Ealing council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Ealing follows safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. The post holder will be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring check.

This post is subject to Ealing Council's enhanced vetting process.

Please see role profile for more details of the requirements of the role.

Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this role before applying, please contact Ruth Meader, Interim Head of Service for Children with Disabilities Service (Meaderr@ealing.gov.uk) on 020 8825 5385

You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.

It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we are looking forward to hearing from you.

Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.

We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.

Please note all applications will be determined on merit.

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  • Employer: London Borough of Ealing
  • Reference: EJR012976
  • Published: Fri 31/01/2025, 11:12 AM
  • Closing on: Thu 27/02/2025, 23:59 PM
  • Working Pattern: Full Time
  • Hours: 35 hours per week
  • Salary: £56,646 to £58,692 pa (inclusive)
  • DBS Check: Enhanced
  • Location: Windmill Children's Centre, 135 Windmill Lane, Greenford, Ealing

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