
To manage the nursery and associated childcare provision within Once Upon a Time Day Nurseries policies and procedures, Local Authority Policies and procedures and all relevant legislation. To create a safe, warm and stimulating environment for all those who use Once Upon a Time services. To work as part of a team to assist in providing a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children. To work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, carers and other multi professionals. To be committed to ensuring safeguarding and creating an inclusive environment. Main Responsibilities: Children’s care, learning and play Support practitioners in meeting the needs of the individual children and families, ensuring children’s basic needs are always met, including good hygiene routines, nappies, meals encouraging good nutrition, planning and assessment etc To assist the staff team in setting up a safe and stimulating environment for children, ensuring a child centred environment providing a play-based approach to children’s learning Promote positive attitudes and behaviour at all times by providing a non-discriminatory environment which values and respects each child and family, ensuring an inclusive and safe environment having regard for SEN and safeguarding procedures and legislation Encourage parental involvement within the nursery, including parents consultations, events, and using parents as partners in their child’s learning and liaising with parents daily Health and safety: To be responsible for reporting accidents or health and safety issues and be conscientious of risks that may arise which may cause harm to children To implement and ensure health and safety guidelines and checks and adhere Once Upon a Time’s policies and procedures, including but not limited to on-going cleaning and sterilising duties within the setting, to reduce the spread of infection Staff: Effectively leading and supporting all nursery staff, students and voluntary workers. Ensuring a good level of supervision and support with their daily duties, identifying training and development needs, through individual supervisions, appraisals, observations etc. This may also include disciplinary meetings To lead/ organise staff, room and planning meetings (these will be out of nursery hours) To support the settings appointed persons in their role and taking on that role in their absence such as SENCO, Behaviour management coordinator To take part in recruitment and to support a team of staff to meet statutory ratio’s an contingency staffing where appropriate, and support a staff team in the appropriate skills, qualifications, experiences and qualities, ensuring the nursery is staffed to the required levels at all times General: To be responsible for the day to day running of the nursery To implement all of Once Upon a Time’s policies and procedures in all aspects of the nursery and other childcare services, and to review and develop them on an annual basis in line with relevant current legislation To ensure Welfare Requirements of the setting are maintained at all times and ensuring acceptable standards of practice that meets Ofsted criteria including Health and Safety and safeguarding, within the nursery environment General administrative duties associated with the running of the setting such as maintaining records on the children and their families, inventories, personal records, producing reports, writing letters, ordering supplies etc. To work collaboratively with colleagues to help support the development of the children within your care, guiding and sharing good practice, making sure that the nursery has a strong, reliable and consistent team Organising nursery events such as parents’ evenings, fete, annual trips, festivals and special events, that involve parents and carers (these may be out of nursery hours) To ensure the implementation of the EYFS curriculum for all children aged 0-5 years, and monitor how it is delivered To develop the setting by involving yourself and staff team in projects and programmes some of which will be initiated by the Local Authority To work collaboratively with outside agencies, to maintain effective relationships, providing services to the nursery, children and families, liaising with the Local Authority, Ofsted and other multi-agency professionals associated with the nursery and adhering LA policies and procedures and guidance To maintain an effective parent liaison system in order to work in partnership with parents/carers To oversee the efficient upkeep of the nursery, ensuring regular checks and maintenance of equipment, furniture and fittings Assisting in the collection, recording and banking of fees together with managing a budget and petty cash To monitor occupancy, reviewing numbers of children attending and following up enquiries promptly to ensure maximum capacity levels are maintained at all times. Assisting with the marketing, fundraising and advertising of the nursery to ensure the nursery runs to its full capacity and remains profitable You may be required to cover at another Once Upon a Time setting You may be required to work extra hours due to staff shortages, this will be repaid back using time-in-lieu at a time which is suitable to the nursery Qualifications: Proven experience in a nursery or childcare setting is essential. Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively. Proficient communication skills in English, both verbal and written. Experience working with children in various age groups is highly desirable. A level 3 or above qualification in Ealy Years Ability to drive initiatives that improve nursery operations and foster a positive learning environment. Join our team as a Nursery Manager and contribute to shaping the future of young minds in a supportive and enriching atmosphere.

La Petite Ecole Française d’Elmbridge recrute des enseignant(e)s de français pour enfants francophones (temps partiel) : · Lieu : Hampton · Horaires : 10h – 13h sur 30 séances pendant l’année scolaire · Date de début : septembre 2025 · Postes disponibles : classe de CE, CM, GCSE et DELF B2 · Rémunération : compétitif + réduction du prix des sessions pour les enfants d’enseignants QUI SOMMES-NOUS ? La Petite Ecole Française d'Elmbridge est une école privée de soutien linguistique pour des enfants francophones scolarisés la semaine dans des écoles britanniques. L'école a pour vocation d'aider les enfants francophones à acquérir et/ou maintenir un bon niveau de français oral et écrit. Les cours y sont exclusivement dispensés en langue française. La Petite Ecole Française d'Elmbridge a été fondée il y a 22 ans par trois mamans françaises. Il y avait à cette date 12 élèves répartis sur 2 classes. Aujourd'hui, l'école accueille chaque samedi matin environ 270 enfants répartis de la classe des Touts Petits (à partir de 2 ans) aux classes de GCSE et DELF. Nous avons un taux de réussite de 100% au DELF B1 et B2 et une majorité de 9 au GCSE. Nous offrons aussi une bibliothèque aux enfants afin qu’ils puissent découvrir de nombreux livres et DVDs en français. L’association des parents d’élèves de l’école organise un marché de Noël et une kermesse chaque année afin de promouvoir l’échange entre familles françaises. La Petite Ecole Française d’Elmbridge c’est un petit bout de France ! DESCRIPTION DU POSTE : La Petite Ecole Française d’Elmbridge recherche des enseignant(e)s dynamiques et motivé(e)s pour rejoindre son équipe pédagogique et dispenser des cours de français à des enfants francophones dans une classe de CE, une classe de CM, une classe de GCSE et une classe de DELF B2. RESPONSABILITÉS : · Enseigner uniquement en français à des enfants bilingues (sauf GCSE) · Rédiger les bulletins semestriels · Participer aux réunions trimestrielles de l’équipe pédagogique A VOTRE DISPOSITION : · Cours clé en main · Soutien par une coordinatrice · Ressources pédagogiques (Savio, Fiches Pédagogiques) · Formations FLAM gratuites PROFIL RECHERCHÉ : · Francophone · Qualifié(e) ou expérience dans l’enseignement ou forte motivation et enthousiasme · Capacité à s’adapter au niveau et besoin des élèves et de développer un environnement positif et stimulant afin d’encourager les élèves à parler et écrire en français INFORMATIONS COMPLEMENTAIRES : · Contrat « self employed » : les enseignant(e)s sont responsables de leurs propres déclarations fiscales · Droit de travail au Royaume Uni obligatoire · Vérification du casier judiciaire (DBS) obligatoire payé par l’école Candidature : Envoyer CV et lettre de motivation

The station house is an independent, established gastro pub in Acton. Renowned for its commitment to quality, provenance and service, we enjoy great trade from our loyal customers. We are looking for a great all-rounder to join our small team on a full time basis. • You will have a genuine love of food, be confident handling, serving food, • Demonstrate competent chef skills., • Have a friendly personality., • Be happy being in a open plan kitchen kitchen – being proactive and using your initiative to take on your next task., • Be calm and organised, multi-task, and have keen attention to detail and cleanliness., • Confidently build relationships with demanding customers and the existing team members., • Be reliable & trustworthy., • Speak clearly in English.

🍽️ Join Our Team at The Hideaway Riverside Restaurant We’re Looking for a Passionate Chef to Join Our Vibrant Kitchen! 📍 Located at the Marina on Portsmouth Road with beautiful views of the riverside. Are you an enthusiastic chef with a love for creating delicious dishes in a lively, fast-paced environment? Do you thrive on variety and the chance to showcase your culinary skills? We want YOU to join us at The Hideaway kitchen team What We Offer: An exciting and dynamic kitchen environment with plenty of variety Beautiful location with stunning views of the golf course Competitive salary Staff meals and discounts Opportunities for growth and career progression A supportive, friendly team of chefs and front-of-house staff Flexible working hours, ideal for those seeking work-life balance Key Responsibilities: Prepare and cook high-quality dishes from our menu, including breakfast, lunch and weekend roasts Work alongside a talented kitchen team to deliver a seamless dining experience Ensure all food is prepared to the highest standards of taste and presentation Maintain a clean, organised kitchen and ensure health and safety standards are met Take pride in creating memorable experiences for our guests, whether it’s a casual lunch or a large function What We’re Looking For: Previous experience in a professional kitchen (ideally in a similar setting) Passion for cooking and a keen eye for detail A love for working in a fun, team-driven atmosphere Ability to remain calm and organised during busy periods Flexibility to work weekends, especially Sundays for the roast service A creative approach to cooking and a commitment to delivering fantastic food If you’re looking for a new challenge where you can show off your culinary talents,The Hideaway Restaurant is the place for you!