Centre director

Are you an experienced Early Years professional looking for a nursery management role in Surrey? Winner Education are seeking a Centre Director for a large nursery setting based in the Weybridge area. Our client has an outstanding reputation and is dedicated to revolutionising early childhood education in the UK. They pride themselves on providing exceptional care and create nurturing environments to make a real difference to the lives of all children to them the platform they need for their next journey. This a full time, permanent position. SALARY ndash; Up to GBP55,000 HOURS ndash; Full time LOCATION ndash; Weybridge, Surrey START DATE ndash; Autumn 2024 Roles and Responsibilities: Play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations of the nursery setting Manage all operational and regulatory aspects of the nursery setting Ensure every child receives the care and education they require Work closely with the senior management team by contributing to SLT meetings, development and execution of curriculum plans Lead, mentor and coach a team of early years professionals Maintain the highest standards of polices, procedures and regulatory guidelines Be the nominated individual for Ofsted and ensure the highest standards are maintained in accordance with Ofsted Responsible for creating a safe, inclusive and engaging environment and meet the vision to Learn, Play and Grow! Work with the HR Team to ensure the nursery is fully recruited with suitable and qualified staff Manage new hire paperwork and compliance with statutory regulations Lead on staff development in providing training and mentorship Ensure the nursery meets the requirements of the local EYDCP in relation to nursery education grant funding Mainly office/admin based with a select number of room based hours The successful Centre Director will: Require a level 3 or above in Early Years Be highly motivated and driven to achieve a positive impact Have an excellent understanding of the EYFS curriculum Demonstrate excellent knowledge and understanding of safeguarding Have previous experience of working with external agencies Require at least 3 years of experience in management or leadership positions within large early years settings Have a passion for developing children ready for their school journey Be resilient and strong-willed Have previous experience and preparation of Ofsted inspections Company Benefits: Discounted childcare fees, up to 75% Special offers and discounts on major brands and retailors Employee recognition and appreciation gifts Access to Perkbox, including Perkbox Medical Cashback on medical bills Paid birthday leave Paid staff events Company pension Paid overtime When you register with Winner Education, you will be assigned a specialist consultant who has been working in education for over 12 years and will be able to guide and support you through your assignments. If you are interested in our Centre Director role in Weybridge or would like more information, please contact Dan on (phone number removed) Please note your application will be subject to two relevant and satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check