We are looking for a motivated and experienced Childcare Manager to lead our well-established early years setting. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic about high-quality childcare, confident in leading a team, and eager to bring fresh ideas into a supportive setting.

You’ll have the opportunity to make the role your own, drive quality improvements, and help shape the future of the provision alongside an established and dedicated team.

Immediate start available

Pay & Hours

Pay: From £14 per hour (dependent on experience)

Hours: Minimum 29 hours per week, up to approximately 45 hours per week

The Role Includes:

Leading, motivating and supporting an early years team

Staff supervision, appraisals and day-to-day performance support

Rota planning and maintaining staffing ratios

Supporting quality improvement in line with the Quality for All framework

Ensuring CIW compliance and supporting inspections

Building positive relationships with children, families and staff

Maintaining strong safeguarding practice, including referrals where required

Supporting children with a range of individual needs, including awareness of ALN legislation and inclusive practice

A full job description will be provided prior to interview.

Essential Requirements:

Level 5 CCLD (or equivalent)

Previous leadership or management experience within early years

Good knowledge of CIW requirements and inspection processes

Confidence with staff management

Full driving licence

Desirable:

Flying Start Expansion experience

Experience leading a CIW inspection

Knowledge of Welsh early years frameworks and inclusive practice

Rota planning

Quality monitoring

Why Join Us?

Supportive leadership with autonomy in your role

Opportunity to bring fresh ideas and make meaningful improvements

Flexible working options (setting-based role)

A welcoming, child-centred environment

Ongoing support and professional development opportunities

If you would like any further information about the role, we’d love to hear from you.