Executive Head of Childcare Services

Good Morning, I am currently representing Haringey Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience We are looking for an Executive Head of Childcare Services this role will be: N15 6NU The right candidate will: * To be responsible for the general day to day management of childcare provision within three local authority-maintained nurseries * To lead in developing the ethos, policies and practice of the centre with regard to ensuring high quality early education, childcare provision and also integrated community provision * To be jointly responsible with the Executive Head of Children Centre Services for the day to day management of the budgets for the Centre's budgets; to prepare, monitor and review revenue and capital budgets and all external funding streams, ensuring the budget is managed in accordance with Haringey Standards of Financial Management and is reported as required. * To be responsible for supervision, performance management and monitoring of childcare staff including annual and mid/end of year performance appraisals in line with Haringey policies and procedures * To be responsible for Ofsted inspection of the childcare and early education * To be responsible for supervision, performance management and monitoring of childcare staff including annual and mid/end of year performance appraisals in line with Haringey policies and procedures * To ensure the quality and standard of early years education and care is established and constantly monitored * To be jointly responsible for the Children's Centre premises and environment and agreements around the use of the premises by other agencies and groups We require the following: * Recognised Education/Childcare (Early Years) qualification * Management experience/understanding of integrated childcare and education service within the Public Sector * Financial planning and budgets to include effective application and compliance with financial procedures * Experience and understanding of Ofsted inspections To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed) If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee. IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE. Look forward to speaking with you soon