Flying Start Childcare Manager

Educators Wales; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional education provider in Wrexham is seeking a Flying Start Childcare Manager to lead the Flying Start Childcare Team. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders to enhance childcare provision for 2-year-olds. Responsibilities include managing staff, developing strategic goals, and ensuring high-quality, inclusive care. Candidates should be passionate and experienced, with strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Passionate and experienced individual committed to making a difference in childcare.
• Strong leadership skills to manage diverse teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively with early years and childcare sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Flying Start Childcare Team's delivery in Wrexham.
• Work with various stakeholders to shape the childcare provision.
• Manage a team of childcare professionals promoting inclusivity.
• Develop strategies to ensure high-quality childcare and improved child outcomes.

Job description

Overview

Flying Start Childcare Manager to lead the Flying Start Childcare Team and delivery of the Flying Start 2 yr old childcare offer in Wrexham.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who is passionate and experienced and looking to make a real difference to the lives of children. The successful applicant will develop and support childcare provision in collaboration with a range of teams across the early years and childcare sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead between the local authority, Early Years partners, frontline practitioners as well as childcare settings, in relation to the delivery of Flying Start 2yr old childcare.
• Work closely with the Flying Start Service Coordinator to help shape and drive the strategic direction of the Flying Start Childcare provision.
• Lead and manage a team of Advisory Teachers, Childcare Officers, Admissions Officer and Business Support Assistants, promoting a positive and inclusive culture.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to ensure high quality and inclusive Flying Start childcare provision and share goals of policy and practice leading towards improved outcomes for children, representing Flying Start Childcare and its key role in these developments.

Enquiries

If you wish to discuss the post in more detail, please contact Deborah Hewson, Flying Start Service Coordinator, at [e-mail] or 01978 298300

Equality and bilingualism

The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.

The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.