Overview

Crafty Wizards Pre-Schools is a small business in London. We are professional, agile, and our goal is to Make learning magical through creativity. Lead, inspire and drive for the best.This is a magical opportunity to become an all year-round Manager and Leader at our new Pre-School. We have won the NDNA award for Play and Learning in 2022 and continually win the Top 20 from parent recommendations with day nurseries at our other settings. We continue to expand our pre-schools and childcare offerings creating opportunities for professional growth. This position is based in Eltham/Mottingham area but we have 6, nearly 7 sites all within 5 miles of each other.We want creativity to be at the heart of all we do and are looking for a cheery, confident, energetic candidate who has a passion for inspiring our children, their families, our staff and the partnerships locally that we have created.Do you have spell-binding knowledge of child development? The EYFS? The new Ofsted framework? Do you have previous experience in managing a pre-school? Can you communicate clearly and effectively? Can you inspire others?Role and Responsibilities

Effectively lead, manage and empower our team. Ensure staff understand their roles and expectations. You will be able to give day to day support and training to all practitioners along with planning training sessions during staff meetings and during the Crafty Wizard family training days.Think outside of the box, be creative in inspiring learning through creativity. Role model interaction with children and support staff to foster an enthusiasm for learning.Liaise closely with the Area Lead/ Head of Operations to ensure quality of provision.Be flexible in supporting the needs of the pre-schools, every day can be different, we work as a supportive family.Ensure safeguarding for all is paramount and take on the role of Designated Safeguarding Officer when on site.Support equality for all, ensure an inclusive environment and continue our outstanding standards for care and education.Promote new and current partnerships with parents/ carers, outside agencies and our local community.Follow and promote Crafty Wizards policies, procedures and ethos.Ensure paperwork is up to date and of a high quality in all areas from assessments to daily logs.Ensure that you have a passion to continue to professionally develop, take opportunities offered through Crafty Wizards and its partners.Qualifications and Experience

Experience: manager: 2 years (required)Nursery: 5 years (required)Education: GCSE or equivalent (preferred)Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred)Location and Hours

Location: London, SE9/SE12 (preferred)Hours: 45 per week. 30 days holiday.Benefits and Perks

Work from home day once a week when appropriateDay off per term for 100% attendanceTraining opportunities and close support from Area Leader and Head of OperationsEmployee of the term awardsSocial staff events throughout the year50% discount on sibling placesProvision of a pension schemeSalary: £40,000 (as listed)How to Apply

Company: Crafty WizardsEmail: kidsplaynow@craftywizards.comAddress: Alnwick Rd, London SE12 9BT, EnglandNotes

SENCO/ Forest School responsibility is also an opportunity for a candidate with the required skills and experience. Salary is competitive and dependent on skills and experience. We seek to appoint a new manager as soon as possible. On the job training will be provided to ensure that you become a truly Wise Wizard!

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