• The Executive Head of Childcare Services provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the day-to-day management of three local authority-maintained nurseries.

• The role is accountable for ensuring the highest standards of early education and care, safeguarding, and integrated service delivery across the nurseries.

• It combines educational leadership with business, financial and human resource management responsibilities, ensuring settings are Ofsted-ready, financially sustainable, and aligned with national and local early years priorities.

• Lead, manage and develop high-quality early years education and childcare across multiple nursery sites.

• Oversee all aspects of regulatory compliance including Ofsted inspections, EYFS implementation and safeguarding.

• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring all policies and practices protect the welfare of children.

• Monitor child development and learning outcomes, ensuring early identification and support for children with additional needs.

• Direct the Senior Management Teams in strategic planning, including self-evaluation and service improvement planning.

• Recruit, train, manage, and appraise a diverse team of childcare professionals in line with local authority policies.

• Manage and monitor budgets in partnership with senior leaders, ensuring responsible financial planning and fee collection.

• Ensure health and safety compliance across all settings, with keyholder responsibility and risk assessments.

• Promote inclusive practices and partnership working with parents, carers, and multi-agency professionals.

• Contribute to early intervention and prevention strategies through joint working and community engagement.

• Significant experience managing early years or childcare services within the public sector.

• Proven success in leading teams across multiple settings.

• Experience in preparation for and response to Ofsted inspections.

• Sound financial planning and budget management experience.

• Experience managing safeguarding concerns and leading safeguarding practice.

• Essential Skills:

• Strong leadership, team development and supervisory skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

• Effective time management, organisation and strategic planning ability.

• Able to liaise confidently across professional agencies and community networks.

• Strong IT literacy and ability to manage data and reporting systems.

• Excellent knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and child development.

• In-depth understanding of statutory childcare legislation and guidance (Children Act 2006, SEN Code of Practice, Safeguarding).

• Familiarity with equal opportunities, inclusion and health and safety policy.

• Understanding of multi-agency roles in early help and family support.

• The closing date: 26/06/2025 @14:00.

• A recognised Early Years / Education qualification (Level 6 or equivalent).

• A current enhanced DBS check is required.

• This role includes line management of up to 49 staff across multiple nursery sites.