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.
Pizza Chef £12.21 – £18.05 Franco Manca, the Neapolitan sourdough pizza restaurant is looking for a Pizza Chef for our pizzeria in London. Since our 2008 opening in Brixton’s market, we have created an amazing reputation for producing the best Neapolitan sourdough Pizzas. We have restaurants all over the UK and plans for a further expansion with a huge possibility of career growth and personal development. We also offer our Pizza Chefs: Tronc Scheme 48 hours per week/28 paid holidays Paid Overtime Flexible Hours and shifts Employee referral bonus scheme 2-week initial training Ongoing personal growth and development with our Franco Academy to become a Head Pizza chef Free yummy pizzas and soft drinks on shift Free Sourdough bread to cook at home Uniforms provided and laundry service Pension Scheme Annual Social events 25% Staff discount when dining in any Franco Manca and group restaurants Team competitions and personal rewards Career opportunities all over the UK Fun & diverse working environment The Pizza chefs we are looking for will: Preferably having experience of working in a pizzeria or kitchen Be capable of maintaining high health & safety and hygiene standards Have the ability to clearly communicate with the Head Pizza Chef. Enjoys working in a busy, fast paced but fun and friendly environment If you have the skills and passion to become a Franco Manca Pizza Chef, then welcome to the pioneers of Sourdough Pizza!
I'm looking for a head pizza chef to join us in our Putney branch. We're a small team of local creatives, we have a lot of fun and make (and eat) a lot of pizza. The job will require preparation of dough and ingredients in the daytime, ordering, rota scheduling and compliance, and the evenings service, with benefits including a share of the tronc and a reasonable working schedule, no early mornings or late nights. Pizza making experience is a requirement for the position, as well as the ability to work well in a small team.
JOIN OUR TEAM – GASTRO PUB IN RICHMOND Where high-end meets heart and soul We’re on the lookout for exceptional Head Waiters/Waitresses and a Creative Bartender to join our brand new gastro pub in the heart of Richmond. Our concept? Think high-end food and service delivered with warmth, smiles, and zero pretension. We want more than just experience — we want personality. If you’re passionate, friendly, and have a natural sparkle that lights up a room, we’d love to meet you. What we’re looking for: Head Waiters/Waitresses with excellent service skills and a genuine love for hospitality A Bartender who brings flair, creativity, and killer cocktail skills Full-time and part-time roles available Team players who are reliable, enthusiastic, and full of energy What we offer: A stylish, welcoming environment A tight-knit, supportive team Opportunities to grow with us Competitive pay and perks This isn’t just another pub job – it’s a chance to be part of something special. Sound like you? Drop us your CV and tell us what makes you the perfect fit.
About Us AD Cargo is a dynamic and fast-growing freight forwarding startup based in London. We specialize in providing reliable and efficient global logistics solutions across air, sea, and road freight. As a newly launched business, we’re on an exciting growth journey — and we’re looking for go-getters to join us at ground level. The Opportunity We are seeking an ambitious and self-driven Business Development Executive to generate new business and build client relationships locally within London. This is a commission-only role with unlimited earning potential and fixed pay opportunities for the right candidate once you've added 5-6 accounts to your client portfolio. If you're hungry for success, eager to learn, and ready to hustle, we want to hear from you — even if you’re a fresher. Full training and ongoing support will be provided. Key Responsibilities 🔹 Identify and approach local businesses to generate new freight forwarding leads 🔹 Build and maintain strong client relationships 🔹 Understand client logistics requirements and propose tailored freight solutions 🔹 Collaborate with the operations team to ensure smooth onboarding and service delivery 🔹 Meet monthly lead-generation and revenue targets 🔹 Represent AD Cargo Hub professionally in meetings and local networking events What We’re Looking For ✔️ Strong communication and persuasion skills ✔️ A proactive, aggressive, and self-motivated attitude ✔️ Willingness to learn the logistics and freight forwarding industry ✔️ Ability to work independently and manage your time effectively ✔️ Based in London and comfortable with field-based/local sales ✔️ Previous experience in B2B sales or logistics is a plus, but not essential What We Offer 💰 100% commission-based role – the more you bring in, the more you earn 📈 Opportunity to grow with a new business and take on larger roles as the company expands 📚 Full training and mentorship provided 🌍 Exposure to the exciting world of global logistics and freight forwarding Ready to build a career from the ground up with real rewards? Join AD Cargo and be a driving force behind our growth. 📩 To apply, send us a message and we can have a chat.
The Role This is a builder’s role — perfect for an ambitious chef ready to step up into a Head of Food (and soon Culinary Director) position. You’ll be: