Description

Early education and childcare services managers plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the administration, support systems and activities that facilitate the effective running of nurseries and early education centres.

Tasks

• Directs and co-ordinates the day-to-day activities of nurseries and early years education centres helps create a friendly, secure atmosphere to encourage the development of social and language skills and other learning determines staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term requirements and ensures facility meets health, safety, Ofsted and other standards writes reports on children’s development and maintains awareness of health and safety issues communicates with parents and colleagues on children’s development and well-being

Educational Requirements

Entrants will usually have a degree or Level 3 qualification in childcare and significant relevant experience. Early years teacher status may be required. An additional management qualification may also be required by some employers. Entry is possible with a variety of academic qualifications, professional qualifications and/or relevant experience. A DBS check is mandatory.