Daycare Leader

The Trustees and Headteacher are looking to appoint a creative, energetic and capable person to the Daycare Leader role and to drive forward a highly committed team within our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ day care nursery.Essential Criteria At least 2 years’ experience as a Leader and/or Senior Childcare Officer Qualified to Level 3/5 in a DfE recognised Childcare qualification We wish to appoint a member of staff who will motivate and lead a team of Childcare Officers. The post holder will model best practise to ensure successful outcomes for all children. You will help create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere that will provide high quality care and learning experiences for children to develop within the nursery and work in partnership with parents/carers and the wider community.The post holder will be responsible for the management of the nursery on a day-to-day basis ensuring that all the requirements of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage are met.

Purpose of the

Role:

To lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the daycare

provision, ensuring full compliance with the Early Years Foundation Stage

(EYFS) statutory framework, safeguarding requirements, and Ofsted standards.

To provide high-quality early education and care, ensuring children

are safe, nurtured, and supported to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

Lead the

day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and inclusive

environment Support,

motivate, and supervise staff, students, and volunteers Allocate

and monitor key person responsibilities effectively Contribute

to staff development, supervision, and performance management

Quality of Provision

Ensure

delivery of a high-quality EYFS curriculum that supports all areas of learning

and development Monitor

planning, observations, and assessments to ensure progress for all children Maintain

high standards in line with Ofsted expectations and best practice

Safeguarding & Welfare

Promote

and safeguard the welfare of all children at all times Ensure

safeguarding procedures are understood and followed by all staff Liaise

with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and SENCo where concerns arise Ensure

health, hygiene, and care routines are consistently maintained

Partnership Working

Build

strong, professional relationships with parents and carers Communicate

effectively about children’s progress and wellbeing Signpost

families to appropriate support services where needed

Inclusion & SEND

Promote an

inclusive environment that meets the needs of all children Support

children with additional needs in partnership with external agencies Ensure

equality of opportunity for all children and families