Executive Head Of Childcare Services

Civic Recruitment Limited London, England May 20, 2026

Type Contract
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Start ASAP

Executive Head Of Childcare Services focuses on the post holder will lead service development, workforce management, safeguarding practices, and financial oversight to deliver excellent outcomes for children and families.

What the role involves

  • The post holder will lead service development, workforce management, safeguarding practices, and financial oversight to deliver excellent outcomes for children and families.
  • Leading the day-to-day management of childcare services across multiple nursery settings.
  • Driving continuous improvement in early years education and childcare standards.
  • Leading service planning, self-evaluation, and development planning across centres.
  • Ensure high-quality provision aligned with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements.
  • Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for childcare provision.

Skills and requirements

  • Significant experience managing childcare or early years services.
  • Experience within public sector childcare/education services.
  • Proven experience of leading teams and managing staff performance.
  • Experience managing budgets and financial planning.

Confirmed role details

  • 36 hours per week.
  • 91-93 St Ann's Road, London, Greater London, N15 6NU, United Kingdom.
  • We work on a bi-weekly schedule.
  • Closes on 29th May 2026, apply ASAP.

Candidate fit

  • patience, safeguarding awareness, EYFS understanding, and clear family communication
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