ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE ABLE TO COMMUTE TO FOREST HILL IN SOUTH EAST LONDON FOR 8AM START About Excel Child Care Services: We are a family run nursery established in 2002 - Based in Forest Hill , South East London for over 21 years. Are you passionate about Early Years? Look no further! Excel Child Care Services, a leading childcare provider in the UK, is seeking an experienced, dedicated, and inspiring Nursery Manager to join our team. We provide a supportive work environment with ample opportunities for career growth. Join us in nurturing young minds and making a positive impact! Job Description: (This is not an exhaustive list) This is a term time only post. and pay will be pro rata to the full time pay. As the Nursery Manager, you will lead our childcare team to uphold the highest standards of care and education. Your responsibilities will include maintaining an organized and stimulating childcare environment, ensuring compliance with legal ratios, managing, supporting, and motivating the team, and overseeing the induction of new team members. It's an exciting and fulfilling role! This position requires the successful candidate to work flexibly for 35-40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, for 30 weeks per year (term time only). The role offers a competitive salary, an extensive benefits package, and the opportunity to fuel your passion for growth and development. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of running a Montessori Childcare, although this is not essential. Work in an award-winning childcare facility, inspiring early years educators who are shaping the future generation to have a love for lifelong learning. Requirements: To be considered for this role, you should (this is not an exhaustive list): - Have previous childcare management experience - Possess strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills - Demonstrate a focus on delivering high-quality childcare and education - Hold a full and relevant Early Years Level 3 Childcare Qualification or higher - Show a strong understanding of the EYFS guidelines - Have at least 2 years of experience in leading and managing a team - Exhibit excellent time management and organizational skills - Have strong written and verbal communication abilities - Must have Ofsted inspection experience Benefits: Working with us comes with fantastic perks, including: - Competitive salary - Childcare discount - Additional day off for your birthday - Rewards and recognition schemes, including annual awards - Discounted childcare - Appreciation rewards - Refer a friend scheme (unlimited) - Company social events - Auto enrolment into a pension scheme All applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide two suitable references. Excel Child Care Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Apply now and be a part of our amazing team at Excel Child Care Services. Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract Contract length: 6 months Pay: Up to £40,950.00 per year Benefits: Childcare Company pension Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s): FULL 1ST AID CERTIFICATE
Who are you? This role would be perfect for you, if you have a good understanding of how the cleaning industry works with a high level of experience and exposure to working practices, reporting, planning, and logistics. You will have had firsthand experience with cleaning, communicating with multiple teams across different sites, and had full ownership of quality assurance for both scheduled tasks and priority client requests. You will be able to demonstrate thorough critical thinking skills considering both the finer details and the bigger picture. On a more personal level, you will love working evenings and be flexible with finishing time. Working patterns do not have to consist of 5 days a week (Monday - Friday) - we are more than happy to accomodate any number of evenings. Work life balance is important to us. What we're looking for Essential criteria 1. Senior experience in cleaning / facilities management company (2 years). 2. Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal (English & Spanish). 3. Natural ability to adapt to the needs of team members to get the best outcome. 4. Ability to demonstrate fantastic problem-solving skills and take initiative, ensuring that long terms solutions are sought, and learnings are shared. 5. Have a passion for consistently producing exceptional results, with exceptional diligence. 6. Strong leadership style, encouraging the right working practices, and holding people accountable. 7. Tech savvy and proficient with operating systems such as Microsoft and iOS. Confident with technology and able to help colleagues when they struggle with using technology / our app during the course of their work. 8. The ability to combine an eye for detail with an eye for the bigger picture. 9. Naturally high standards, both in cleaning, but also in presentation. Desirable criteria - Driving Licence permitted in the UK. - First aid trained. - Health and safety knowledge. - Ability to adapt unexpectedly and work well under pressure. - Enjoys looking for improvements and providing valuable feedback. What's in it for you? o Workplace Pension o TfL Travelcard zones 1 – home zone* o Car / travel allowance* o EAP – Confidential support services for personal wellbeing, with opportunity for counselling, legal advice and professional coaching. o Wellbeing App Access o CPD course access o Access to 100’s of discounts for retailers including Myprotein, Ego, Boots, Jacamo. If you are enthusiastic about going the extra mile, love a flexible evening schedule and are ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you! *Upon assessment of tasks, and successful completion of probation