Job Description

Our expanding Little Beans team have an exciting opportunity for someone special to join us in a managers position in Poole. On an all year around contract. 40 hours a week to be discussed.

Little Beans prides itself on ensuring we support every child to Explore, Learn and Grow through their interests and experiences. The successful candidate must be passionate about supporting children to enhance their cultural capital and experience their local community and all it has to offer. We pride ourselves on always putting our Little Beans and families first as they are at the heart of everything we do therefore the ideal candidate must be dedicated and committed to meeting the needs of each individual family. Parent partnership is something we are extremely passionate about and we have an open-door policy and therefore the successful candidate must be able to build trusting and caring relationships with our families and the children.

The role will require someone who is confident and strong in leading a large, strong team to success after success. Work with the directors, other site managers and the team to ensure goals are met, Ofsted updates are implemented and adhered to, build growth within the company. Put strategies in place and systems to ensure we are compliant with the Eyfs and statutory framework. Keep up to date with legislations, policy and procedures. At Little Beans we work together to enable children to achieve their best possible outcomes. We have high standards and expectations of our team members, managers needs to work with the team cooperatively to ensure they are following policy and procedures, reflecting on their practice and continuing their professional development. Be part of the recruitment process, safeguarding and the curriculum and all areas of the EYFS.

The role entails ensuring the safe and smooth running of the nursery's, whilst implementing and following Little Beans policies and procedures. This means the successful candidate must have a good understanding of the EYFS and the Statutory requirements and be confident in their knowledge of the Oftsed requirements and safeguarding procedures. The successful candidate must be very organised and able to work in a dynamic, ever-changing environment, the role is a mixture of office and floor work as we believe it is important for managers to experience a child's day first hand to be able to ensure we are offering the best experiences to all children.

Applicants should demonstrate the following qualifications & experiences:

Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification or higher Minimum 3 years experience within a childcare setting in a management role Great passion for child development and a good working knowledge of the EYFS 0-5 years Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and Ofsted statutory guidance Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities Be a quick learner, with ample of intuition Ability to deliver a high standard of childcare Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work productively with children, colleagues, parents and outside agencies Comprehensive planning, organising and time management skills Extensive understanding for how a Nursery works. Excellent communication skills and able to work effectively in a team Knowledge of Early Education Funding processes is desirable
Hours: To be discussed.

Little Beans is a great company to work for, offering employees many great benefits including:

*Paid lunch breaks

*Free cooked meal each day prepared by our on site cook

*Regular staff outings and team building days

*A paid day off each year for your birthday as part of our employer loyalty scheme

*Cycle to work scheme

*Employee of the month - 20 gift card

*Flexible working hours

*Annual leave over Christmas and Bank holidays

The successful applicant will need to complete an Enhanced DBS check and must be able to provide a minimum of two satisfactory references prior to commencing employment.

Must have experience in leadership and managing a team.

Interested candidates are welcome to arrange a visit to Little Beans to get to know more about us and our ethos!

Little Beans are an equal opportunities employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00-44,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Education:

Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:

Nursery: 5 years (preferred) Management: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Level 3 Childcare Qualification (preferred)
Work Location: In person