Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews, is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Head of Early Years to work in St Albans on a full-time basis. The salary for this permanent Head of Early Years job is £46,000 per annum.
Benefits:
- Real opportunities for career growth, including access to accredited professional training
- A robust pension plan with contributions from the employer
Main Responsibilities:
- Leadership Support: Assist in overseeing the day-to-day operations and management of the early years setting.
- Staff Supervision: Lead, mentor, and support early years staff, ensuring high standards of care and education.
- Curriculum Implementation: Support the planning and delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, fostering a creative and engaging learning environment.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the setting meets all statutory requirements, including OFSTED standards, health and safety regulations, and safeguarding policies.
- Parental Engagement: Build strong relationships with parents and carers, providing regular updates on their child’s progress and addressing any concerns.
- Quality Improvement: Assist in monitoring and evaluating practices, implementing improvements to maintain the highest standards.
- Operational Duties: Manage administrative tasks, including staff rotas, attendance records, and inventory management.
Requirements of the Head of Early Years:
- Minimum Level 3 Childcare Qualification: NVQ, CACHE, or equivalent (Level 5 or above preferred).
- Experience: Proven experience in a managerial role within an early years setting.
- Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of the EYFS framework and OFSTED requirements.
- Skills: Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
- First Aid: Paediatric First Aid certification is essential.
- Safeguarding: Thorough knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.
Contact: This Head of Early Years job is advertised by Jenni Regnault; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.
As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates reflects the diversity of the clients they will support. This commitment has earned us ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards, along with being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in fostering relationships that promote Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). All recruitment consultants and employees undertake annual training on EDI and other compliance courses, ensuring a fair and thorough selection process.
Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
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