About the role
Job Summary
YMCA Cheshire is excited to be opening a new 79-place childcare setting in Crewe. GLO Childcare and Education will provide high-quality childcare and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years, giving them the best start in life. Guided by our family work approach, we place the child and family at the heart of everything we do.
As the Childcare Manager, you will lead the setup and development of our new childcare provision, GLO Childcare and Education, at the Apollo Campus in Crewe, reporting to the Strategic Lead for Childcare. You'll provide exceptional leadership to your staff team, ensuring high-quality childcare and education in a nurturing and inclusive environment where children's curiosity grows, and they thrive.
The full job description is on pages 8 - 10 of this document on our website.
Key tasks include:
To be responsible for running and sustaining GLO Childcare and Education for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
To be an exceptional leader, providing professional leadership and management to GLO Childcare and Education staff, volunteers and students.
To support the Strategic Lead for Childcare in developing and delivering the GLO Childcare and Education vision and ethos.
To take day-to-day operational responsibility for the setting's compliance with the EYFS statutory framework, Ofsted registration requirements, and all relevant safeguarding, health & safety, equality, data protection and employment-related legislation, adhering to YMCA Cheshire policies and procedures, and reporting to the
Strategic Lead for Childcare on any matter affecting the setting's registration or statutory compliance.
There is also a person specification on pages 11 - 14 — we are looking for someone
who:
Believes that all children deserve the best start in life and education.
Is passionate and committed to delivering quality childcare, education and support for children and their families.
Is an inspirational leader.
Prioritises safe, trusted, high-quality childcare and developmental activities that support children's growth.
Takes pride in recognising and celebrating children's experiences and achievements, however small.
The post holder will report directly to the Strategic Lead for Childcare.
This is a full-time post, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
We are passionate and enthusiastic about our work and love an energetic “can do” attitude in staff!
Details about how to apply are on our website.
This role is subject to the successful opening of the setting and subsequent resulting Ofsted registration
Pay: £31,213.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
