Childcare Service Lead
St. Andrews Resource Centre is seeking a dedicated Childcare Service Lead.
About The Role:
* Deliver high-quality Early Childhood Education and Care to the community.
* Collaborate with colleagues and management team to achieve key outcomes and objectives for the childcare service's development.
* Work in alignment with the ethos, values, policies, and procedures of St. Andrews Resource Centre.
This role involves building capacity to deliver high-quality, inclusive early childhood care and education for children and families.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the daily operation of St. Andrews Childcare Service in a dynamic manner.
* Ensure that all good practice standards are met in the delivery of early years education and care programs.
* Manage inspection processes, ensuring compliance with relevant legislative or best practice standards.
* Maintain accurate records for all aspects of the service, in accordance with regulations.
* Lead quality improvement strategies within the Early Years services.
* Provide leadership and mentorship to Early Years staff.
* Uphold quality standards and ensure staff professionalism aligns with relevant early years standards.
* Keep staff up-to-date with mandatory training.
Requirements:
* Minimum Qualification Level 8 in Early Education.
* At least five years experience in the early years sector, with a minimum of two years management experience.
What We Offer:
* A dynamic work environment.
* The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children and families.
* A competitive salary and benefits package.