Our Benefits100% discount on childcareJoining Bonus – Total of £500Refer a Friend SchemeHealth Cash plan - Including Medical/Dental/Online retail discountsEmployer pension25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service up to a maximum of 30 daysAdditional leave to purchase (up to 10 days per year)Celebration leaveLife assuranceBlue Light Card eligibilityDay camps discounts: 1 week free and 1 week at 50% per child per annumCampsite and activities discounts at YMCA Fairthorne Manor30% discount on foodWellbeing assistance programmeCycle to work schemeDuties and ResponsibilitiesProvide outstanding leadership and operational management in line with the YMCA WayMaintain an exciting and inspirational child-led, play-based environment utilising the outdoors as much as possibleManage, recruit, train, support and inspire an outstanding staff team able to meet the needs of all children in our careManage the nursery as a business, contributing to the writing and monitoring of an annual budget and implementing marketing and sales plans to achieve income and occupancy targetsFollow the YMCA pedagogy and curriculum, using systems to monitor children’s progress, share information with parents and plan activities to support each child’s developmentMaintain staffing ratios at all timesMaintain full regulatory and legislative approval, including meeting Ofsted, Environmental Health and Health and Safety requirements, this includes seeking an Ofsted grade of ‘Outstanding’To ensure compliance with all YMCA policies and procedures. These include Child protection, Health and Safety, Human Resources and Financial policiesQualifications/ExperienceHold a minimum level 5 Childcare qualification, or hold an excellent understanding of child development and be willing to study towards a level 5 and/or 6 qualificationMinimum 3 years of leadership experience in an early years settingEvidence of achieving high quality of care, over and above that required by EYFSHold level 4 safeguarding qualification or willingness to work towardsAbility to work to budgetsGood IT working knowledge, including Windows, Word, and Excel (training will be given on nursery software)First aid qualification (or willingness to train)Skills in mentoring and coaching staff and studentsEarly Years SettingIn all YMCA settings, children’s needs come first. Children are cared for and nurtured; supported to challenge and develop themselves, and most importantly allowed to play and enjoy their childhood. We believe children learn best through play, particularly using the outdoor environment. We aim to provide a secure and stimulating environment where children can develop emotionally, intellectually, morally, physically, and socially, at their own pace. Staff use the “YMCA Way” to ensure every child secures the very best outcomes and staff are able to excel.Successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via Disclosure and Barring Service.We are an equal opportunities charity with commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request.Please apply now for this rewarding position and be part of an amazing charity who continue to support and achieve wonderful things within the community.
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