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  • Nursery Manager
    Nursery Manager
    6 days ago
    £30000–£40000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    About Us Little Garden Gate Nursery is a brand-new, boutique early years setting in the heart of Notting Hill / Kensington. We offer a warm, nurturing environment where children aged 2 years to 5 years can explore, learn, and grow through curiosity, creativity, and nature. As a small, community-focused nursery, we pride ourselves on creating a true home-from-home experience for children, families, and staff alike. About the Role We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Nursery Manager to lead our new setting and help bring our vision to life. This is an exciting opportunity to join from the very beginning — shaping our ethos, team, and daily practice. You’ll oversee the smooth running of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance, and early years education. You’ll inspire and support a small, dedicated team, and build strong relationships with families in our community. Key Responsibilities • Manage the daily operations of the nursery in line with Ofsted and EYFS requirements., • Lead, motivate, and support a small team of practitioners., • Ensure a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for all children., • Build strong, positive relationships with parents and carers., • Oversee curriculum planning, assessment, and continuous improvement., • Manage budgets, staffing, and resources effectively., • Promote the nursery’s values of kindness, curiosity, and community. What We’re Looking For • Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 5 or above preferred)., • Previous experience as a Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager., • Excellent understanding of EYFS, Ofsted standards, and safeguarding., • Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills., • A hands-on, positive approach and genuine passion for early years education. What We Offer • Competitive salary (based on experience), • Lunch provided daily, • Ongoing training and professional development, • Supportive, family-style working environment, • Opportunity to shape and grow a new, high-quality nursery Skills • Proven management experience in a childcare or nursery setting., • Strong leadership abilities to inspire and motivate staff., • Experience working with children in a childcare or educational environment., • Knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices., • Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written., • Ability to drive is advantageous for transportation needs related to nursery activities., • A nurturing attitude with a genuine passion for child development. This position is ideal for an individual who is dedicated to creating an enriching environment for young learners while effectively managing the operational aspects of a nursery setting. Job Type: Permanent

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  • Employee Relations Manager
    Employee Relations Manager
    6 days ago
    £45000–£55000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    As the Employee Relations Manager, you will lead and manage all employee relations matters across the organisation, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant practices. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and line managers, supporting them in handling complex people matters while fostering engagement, inclusion, and organisational effectiveness. Our organisation places people at the heart of everything we do, and your expertise will directly influence employee experience, organisational culture, and long-term success. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage employee relations cases, including disciplinary actions, grievance procedures, absence management, safeguarding-related staff matters, and performance issues., • Provide expert advice on UK employment legislation and internal policies., • Conduct and oversee investigations, ensuring fairness and adherence to best practices., • Support and coach managers to enhance people management capabilities., • Monitor ER trends and offer data-driven recommendations for improvement., • Support organisational change initiatives and formal consultations., • Ensure HR policies remain compliant and aligned with sector best practice., • Promote a positive, inclusive, and values-driven workplace culture. What You'll Bring: • Proven experience in Employee Relations or a senior HR advisory role., • Strong knowledge of UK employment law., • Demonstrated ability to manage complex casework independently., • Excellent communication, influencing, and conflict resolution skills., • Experience within the education, training, or apprenticeship sectors is desirable. What We Offer: • An attractive salary ranging from £45,000 to £55,000 per annum, dependent on experience., • Ongoing professional development opportunities to support your growth., • A clear progression pathway within a growing organisation., • A supportive and collaborative leadership team., • Commitment to employee wellbeing and work-life balance. Galaxy Skills and Training Ltd is committed to equality, diversity, and safeguarding. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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  • Registered Manager
    Registered Manager
    7 days ago
    £38000–£42000 yearly
    Full-time
    Kingston upon Thames

    📢 Registered Manager – 4 Bedrooms Supported Living 📍 Kingston upon Thames / Surrey Border 💷 £38,000 – £42,000 per annum 🕒 Full Time | Permanent About Us We are establishing a new 6-bed supported living service delivering high-quality, person-centred support within a community setting. Our focus is on strong governance, regulatory compliance, and creating a safe and empowering environment for the people we support. We are seeking a capable and motivated Registered Manager (or an experienced Deputy Manager ready to step up) to lead the service through CQC registration and ongoing operational management. The Role You will: Lead the service through CQC registration Develop and maintain governance and audit systems Ensure compliance with CQC Fundamental Standards Oversee safeguarding, risk management and incident reporting Recruit, supervise and develop the staff team Maintain professional relationships with local authorities and families Promote a positive and accountable culture This is a hands-on leadership role within a small, structured service. About You Essential: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or near completion) Minimum 2 years’ experience in supported living or domiciliary care Experience at Deputy Manager level or above Strong understanding of CQC regulations and KLOEs Knowledge of safeguarding, MCA and quality assurance systems Confident communicator with strong written skills Desirable: Experience supporting adults with [insert client group] Experience of CQC inspection process What We Offer Salary £38,000 – £42,000 (depending on experience) Opportunity to lead and shape a new service Support with CQC registration process Structured governance framework Autonomy within a professionally managed organisation How to Apply Please send your CV along with a short statement outlining your experience with CQC compliance and leadership in supported living services.

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  • Lead Robotics Teacher
    Lead Robotics Teacher
    12 days ago
    £23.75–£27.5 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    🚀 💡 Lead Holiday Camp Robotics Teacher Wanted – Lead, Inspire, and Code! 👩‍💻 👨‍💻 Are you a passionate educator with a knack for collaboration and a love for engineering? We’re on the hunt for a Lead Teacher to join our holiday camp roster. This role is a perfect chance to get involved in educating future leaders of the tech world outside of term time – you’ll manage and support our amazing mentors, add your own flavour to our curriculum, and teach robotics classes to young, eager minds. ✨ What You’ll Be Doing: 🧑‍🏫 Lead & Support Mentors – Ensure top-notch teaching standards, conduct reviews, and help drive our curriculum to the top. 🧑‍💻 Inspire Young Engineers – Teach engaging coding classes using tools like Lego Spike, Scratch, and MakeCode for different age ranges between 6-15. 🆘 Be the Hero – Help to create the most inclusive learning environment, ensuring no student falls out of love with STEM! 🔍What We’re Looking For: ✅ Enhanced DBS-checked (a must!) ✅ Safeguarding and first aid-trained (a must!) ✅ Teaching qualification & experience (a must!) ✅ A degree in Education, Computer Science, or related field (preferred) ✅ Extensive experience with STEM educational tools in the classroom (e.g. Lego Spike Prime, Lego WeDo 2.0, Scratch, MakeCode, Delightex Edu) ✅ Strong organisational & communication skills ✅ A true team player who can adapt quickly ✅ Passion for coding & tech education 📍 Location: City of Westminster, London 📅 Schedule: Part-time (June - August, 40 hours per assigned week) 💰 Pay range: £950-£1100 per week (merit-based scale) If you’re ready to lead, inspire, and make an impact in the world of STEM education, we’d love to hear from you! 🎉 📬 Apply now & shape the future of young engineers!

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  • Team Leader
    Team Leader
    15 days ago
    £25000–£38000 yearly
    Full-time
    Southall

    Please find the job description for Team Leader 1. Leadership & Service Management • Provide day-to-day operational leadership of the supported living service., • Ensure the service promotes independence, dignity, choice, and inclusion., • Develop and maintain a positive, person-centred culture., • Supervise, mentor, and support team leaders and support workers., • Lead team meetings and ensure effective communication across staff. 2. Regulatory & Legal Compliance • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory bodies (e.g., Care Quality Commission (CQC) in England)., • Maintain standards in line with:, • Health and Social Care Act, • Mental Capacity Act (MCA), • Safeguarding legislation, • Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), where applicable, • Prepare for inspections and ensure documentation is audit-ready., • Implement policies and procedures in line with national standards. 3. Safeguarding & Risk Management • Act as Safeguarding Lead (or ensure safeguarding leadership is in place)., • Investigate and report safeguarding concerns appropriately., • Conduct and review risk assessments., • Ensure safe medication management practices., • Monitor incidents, accidents, and complaints. 4. Person-Centred Care & Support • Ensure care and support plans are:, • Person-centred, • Up-to-date, • Outcome-focused, • Promote service users’ independence and life skills., • Liaise with families, social workers, and healthcare professionals., • Support service users in accessing community services, employment, and education. 5. Staff Management & Development • Recruit, induct, and retain suitable staff., • Conduct supervision sessions and annual appraisals., • Manage rotas and staffing levels., • Address performance issues and disciplinary matters., • Ensure staff complete mandatory training (e.g., safeguarding, medication, moving & handling). 6. Financial & Administrative Responsibilities • Manage the service budget., • Monitor expenditure and staffing costs., • Oversee petty cash and service user finances (where applicable)., • Maintain accurate records and reports., • Ensure effective rota planning within budget constraints. 7. Health & Safety • Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation., • Conduct fire safety checks and emergency planning., • Oversee property maintenance and repairs., • Ensure infection control standards are met. 8. Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement • Conduct internal audits., • Monitor KPIs and service performance., • Gather feedback from service users and families., • Develop action plans following audits or inspections., • Promote continuous service improvement. 9. Partnership & External Liaison • Work with:, • Local authorities, • Commissioners, • Healthcare professionals, • Advocacy services, • Attend multi-disciplinary meetings., • Represent the service professionally in external forums. Key Skills Required • Leadership and team management, • Knowledge of care legislation and compliance, • Strong communication skills, • Budget management, • Problem-solving and decision-making, • Safeguarding expertise

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  • Nursery Deputy Manager
    Nursery Deputy Manager
    20 days ago
    £16 hourly
    Full-time
    Wallington

    Nursery Deputy Manager (2-5 year old setting) Location: Wallington Salary: £16 Ph Contract Type: 40 hours Per week, 4 days 7:30am-6:30pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (Tuesdays off) This is a Room based position, covering the office when the manager is not in. As a Deputy Manager, you will support the Nursery Manager in leading the day-to-day operations of the nursery, with particular focus on children aged 2–5 years. The Deputy Manager plays a key role in maintaining high standards of care, education, health and safety, and team performance in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Ofsted requirements, and nursery policies. Key responsibilities: Support the Nursery Manager in overseeing the running of the nursery and deputise in their absence. Provide leadership, mentoring, and supervision to room leaders and practitioners in the 2–5 years provision. Ensure a high-quality EYFS curriculum is delivered that supports the learning and development of all children aged 2–5. Monitor planning, observations, and assessments to ensure they are consistent, accurate, and used to support individual development. Qualification and experience: Minimum level 3 qualification in Early Years or higher Paediatric First Aid, Food Safety, Allergens, H&S, Prevent, Safeguarding DSL Good knowledge of EYFS requirements Good knowledge of OFSTED requirements Good Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Extensive Knowledge of Safeguarding Job Type: We are open 52 weeks of the year. This position is for all year round, 4 days (Tuesdays off), 7:30am-6:30pm. You will be a room based Deputy. Pay: £16 per hour Rachel, our Recruitment Lead, is here to help you through the process. Apply today! Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme

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  • Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home
    Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home
    28 days ago
    £50000–£70000 yearly
    Full-time
    Dagenham

    Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home Location: Dagenham Salary: £50,000–£70,000 Contract: Full-time | Permanent We are seeking a dedicated, experienced, and compassionate Residential Children’s Home Manager to lead the operation of our children’s home and provide outstanding care for the young people we support. This is a senior leadership role with overall responsibility for the safety, wellbeing, and development of children with complex needs. Acting as a strong and committed corporate parent, you will create a stable, nurturing, and therapeutic environment. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage the day-to-day running of the children’s home, ensuring a safe, warm, and structured environment, • Oversee staffing rotas, recruitment, and deployment to ensure consistent, high-quality care, • Manage budgets, resources, and the upkeep of the home to maintain high standards and financial sustainability Regulatory Compliance • Ensure full compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards, • Maintain inspection readiness at all times and respond effectively to Ofsted inspections and action plans, • Ensure all policies, procedures, and records meet statutory and organisational requirements Child Welfare and Care • Oversee the development, implementation, and review of individual care plans, placement plans, and risk assessments, • Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children and young people, • Support children through emotional, behavioural, and crisis situations using trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches Staff Leadership and Development • Lead, supervise, and support a team of residential care staff, • Manage staff performance, supervision, development, and quality of care delivery, • Foster a reflective, supportive, and accountable team culture Partnership Working • Work collaboratively with social workers, local authorities, families, education providers, and health professionals, • Act as the main point of contact for external agencies and commissioners, • Advocate for children and ensure their voices are central to all decision-making What We’re Looking For • Experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children’s residential care setting, • A completed Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Children’s Services, or enrolment with a commitment to completion within an agreed timeframe, • Strong understanding of safeguarding, Ofsted frameworks, and regulatory compliance, • A child-centred, resilient, and reflective leader with a trauma-informed approach, • Confidence in managing staff performance, supervision, and quality of care Requirements • Successful registration with Ofsted (or the ability to meet Ofsted registration requirements), • Minimum of 2 years’ experience leading, supervising, and managing a staff team within a children’s residential setting, • Completed Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management as a minimum requirement (or active enrolment within an agreed timeframe), • Proven ability to ensure compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards, • A clear and demonstrable commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people We Invite You to Apply If you are a passionate, resilient, and reflective leader who believes in providing children with safety, stability, and care that genuinely changes lives, we invite you to apply for this rewarding and impactful role.

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  • Care Coordinator
    Care Coordinator
    1 month ago
    £25000–£26000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    JOB OVERVIEW: • To provide leadership to care staff within the service., • To provide care in accordance with current best practices, according to policy and procedures, agreed standards, legislative requirements, and relevant regulations under the direction of the Manager., • To supervise the care delivery within the service., • To maintain skills at a current level, and undertake such training and development as may, from time-to-time, be required to maintain practices as up to date., • This job description should be read in conjunction with the company’s staff handbook, which outlines additional policies and procedures relevant to this role. BASIC SKILLS REQUIREMENTS (including numeracy, literacy,and English-speaking abilities: • Experience in Care Coordinating minimum of 1 year, within a similar environment., • Knowledge of rota planning, ensuring adequate staff on duty with correct skill mix and fair allocation on off duty/annual leave., • Knowledge and understanding of Dols/Mental Capacity Act/Safeguarding., • Preferably NVQ level 2 or similar qualifications., • Good written and oral communication skills including an ability to be sensitive to the needs of clients with mental health issues and an ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of people including Social Workers, practitioners, and other professionals., • Good IT skills including proven experience of using Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: • Listening & responsive skills., • Organised and flexible., • Able to problem solve and to recognise when to refer to senior manager., • Able to manage by example., • Able to delegate and to give clear instructions., • Ability to work under pressure, independently and as a team player., • Approachable & sympathetic., • Observant. MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES: General responsibilities of the position include: 1. Deploy and supervise team/carer when necessary., 2. Mentor new members of staff., 3. To supervise staff and ensure that all staff contribute to the efficient running of the service., 4. Maintain a smart and tidy appearance and always wear the appropriate clothing whilst on duty., 5. Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individuals supported by the service., 6. Attend/Lead training sessions and fire drills, as required., 7. Ensure confidentially and Data Protection is adhered and no matters concerning clients or business operational are not discussed with other clients or outside the office with anyone one else., 8. Observance of Health and Safety requirements, 9. Report any accidents involving either staff or clients., 10. Work in cooperation with members of the multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for service users., 11. Be prepared to do extra or other duties on occasions as requested in line with the job.

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  • Room Leader
    Room Leader
    2 months ago
    £13–£13.5 hourly
    Full-time
    Ilford

    Level 3 Nursery Room Leader Job (Toddler Room) The Level 3 Nursery Room Leader is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the toddler room within a nursery setting, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for children. This role involves leading a team of early years practitioners, planning and implementing age-appropriate activities, and ensuring that all practices comply with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and safeguarding requirements. Main Duties and Responsibilities • Lead and motivate a team of nursery practitioners, providing guidance, support, and supervision., • Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging learning experiences tailored to meet the developmental needs of children aged 0–5 years., • Monitor and assess children’s progress, maintaining accurate records and sharing information with parents and carers., • Ensure the room is organised, clean, and equipped with suitable resources, following health and safety policies at all times., • Promote positive relationships with children, parents, and staff, creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere., • Support the implementation of safeguarding and child protection policies, reporting any concerns promptly., • Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and continuous professional development opportunities. Person Specification • Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years Education is essential., • Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting, preferably in a supervisory or leadership role., • Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and statutory requirements., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships., • Organisational skills and the ability to manage a team effectively., • A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach to working with young children. Additional Information The Level 3 Nursery Room Leader may be required to work flexible hours, including early mornings or late finishes, to suit the needs of the nursery. An enhanced DBS check and suitable references will be required for this post.

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