Looking for a job in childcare?

If you’re eager to work with children then, national training company, Lifetime wants to meet you!

The Lifetime Early Years Care Academy

offers those aged 16-18*, and who are interested in working in a childcare setting, a 10-day childcare foundation course plus the opportunity to get themselves a job in a childcare-related role and complete an Apprenticeship programme with their employer. It’s a great way to get into the childcare industry and pick up some new skills and qualifications along the way!

What will I learn?

• Nutrition for young children
• Paediatric First Aid
• Learning through play
• Sign language

…and much more!

How do I apply?

If you…

• Are aged 16-18
• Want a job you actually like
• Love the idea of working with children and young people
• Are not currently in employment
• Are not currently in education
• Enjoy a “hands-on” learning style
• Don’t want to pay tuition fees

…then get in touch!

Courses running in Birmingham, Bristol, Islington, Leeds and Liverpool in September, and in Brentford, Coventry, Gloucester, Leeds and Manchester in October.

Location: UK Wide
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

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This is a fantastic role for an experienced Deputy Manager looking for Career progression or for a manager of a small nursery looking to join a larger organisation.

You will be joining a large team at a very established and successful setting, a solid background in leading a large staff team is essential.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside an inspirational Nursery manager and deliver excellent standards of care and education.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to contribute to a successful setting and enhance their skill sets.

You will be responsible for supporting the manager smooth running of the nursery, some of your responsibilities will include:

• To Achieve and maintain high standards of care
• To Effectively lead and manage the staff team, manage staff recruitment and retention
• To effectively manage the budget and occupancy levels to ensure the nursery is profitable
• To ensure all policies are implemented and adhered to at all times
• To Implement an effective parent liaison program

You will need to have the following qualifications, training and experience:

• NNEB, CACHE level 3, NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• 3 years’ post-qualification experience and 2 years’ relevant supervisory experience
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the EYFS
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to targets and deadlines
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation
• Knowledge of OFSTED standards
• Strong people management skills with the ability to lead and motivate a staff team
• Knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities

In return we offer excellent rates of pay, bonuses and benefits with ongoing support and career development.

All applicants will be required to complete an enhanced CRB Disclosure.

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Location: North London
Salary: £23,000 to £26,000
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

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Rare and Exciting opportunity for a Regional Manager!

This is an exciting role to join a focused organisation to become the market leader in childcare standards and market ownership.

The role would be very suited to a very experienced nursery manager or a regional manager looking for career progression and wanting to join a team of senior managers and influence decisions to help a company achieve business objectives. The location for this role requires someone who is flexible with travel and able to manage nurseries covering South West England and some parts of South East England. This role is a strategic which requires the individual to be proactive and forward thinking; you will be contributing to the overall progression of a group of nurseries.

You will be responsible for overseeing the business and childcare management of a portfolio of nurseries, ensuring commercial success in line with the company’s vision and values. Driving the Nursery Managers in delivering a quality childcare service which is compliant with the OFSTED standards, meets customer’s expectations and maximizes opportunities to attract potential service users. You must provide strong leadership skills so that all are clear about what is expected of them and to create a momentum to realise the goals and targets for the portfolio.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Leading and managing a diverse staff team
• Customer services – Customer relations & satisfaction, customer attraction and retention
• Business management – To ensure all nurseries within your portfolio achieve financial targets, manage operating costs and ensure viability and profitability

The successful person for the role will have the following qualifications and experience:

• The job holder must be experienced to effectively manage the financial and commercial aspects of a multi site business.
• Must have relevant management experience in a customer related business and a sound knowledge of the national standards for day care. The job holder will also be required to have a sound knowledge of the children’s act.
• The job holder must be PC literate
• Must have a clean driving license as the job holder will be operating in a mobile environment.
• The job holder must have strong management and leadership skills and the ability to prioritise a demanding workload in a dynamic and growing business.
• Good financial acumen with the ability to manage budgets across a multi site business
• Good numerical skills with the ability to interpret and analyse monthly management information including sales and occupancy targets
• Must have people management experience with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Judgement Skills

• High degree of problem solving
• Analytical approach
• Has accountability for dealing with escalated issues
• Must be able to analyse management information and identify key trends, issues

You will work within overall business objectives, procedures, and legal framework but will have a high degree of autonomy on how these are implemented and managed within their portfolio. They will be responsible for driving results and managing costs within their region and responsibility for implementation of AOP for region.

Excellent rates of pay, bonuses and benefits with ongoing support and career development.

All applicants will be required to complete an enhanced CRB Disclosure.

We believe that we can only be as successful as our employees. That is why we invest 100% in each and every member of our team.

Location: South West England
Salary: £35,000 to £43,000
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

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Top salary paid for German speaking nanny sought for super post in Istanbul with three girls 3,5 & 8. Children all at School/Kindergarten so during term time hours would be 3pm – 8pm only but full days during the holidays. Opportunities to travel to other homes in Switzerland & London also. Driver preferred but not essential as chauffeur and other staff employed. Nursery duties only. German speaker definite advantage. 5.5 day week (working weekends with days off in the week). Ensuite accommodation provided. Interviewing now for ASAP start. Salary very negotiable for right candidate, around £800 per week clear. Call Bath office 01225 484190, email (email address removed)

Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Salary: £800pwc
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

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A great opportunity for an experienced nursery manager looking for a new challenge.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a setting and help it move onto the next stage with a focus on achieving an outstanding in your next inspection.

You will be someone who is passionate about delivering excellent standards of care and education to all the children using the service. With a strong focus on providing excellent standards of care and education across the setting, initiating improvements when required.

You will have excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to lead the staff team within a supportive and proactive working environment. Ensuring that all staff members are actively committed to and contributing to the vision of the setting and striving to achieve an outstanding Ofsted result. Providing relevant day to day hands on training and support where needed.

You will have excellent parent partnership skills with a real passion for delivering excellent services to all the children and families using the services. Ensuring all parents are given an opportunity to develop and build strong and long lasting relationships with the setting.

You will be responsible for the smooth running of the nursery, some of your responsibilities will include:

• To Achieve and maintain high standards of care
• To Effectively lead and manage the staff team, manage staff recruitment and retention
• To effectively manage the budget and occupancy levels to ensure the nursery is profitable
• To ensure all policies are implemented and adhered to at all times
• To Implement an effective parent liaison program

You will need to have the following qualifications, training and experience:

• NNEB, CACHE level 3, NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• 3 years’ post-qualification experience and 2 years’ relevant supervisory experience
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the EYFS
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to targets and deadlines
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation
• Knowledge of OFSTED standards
• Strong people management skills with the ability to lead and motivate a staff team
• Knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities

In return we offer excellent rates of pay, bonuses and benefits with ongoing support and career development.

Location: Swindon
Salary: £ 22,000 to £27000
Hours: Full-time
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

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