Stramash Social Enterprise | Head of Nursery
Location:
Tornagrain Nursery Inverness, IV2 7JG Salary:
£34,215 per annum Contract:
Permanent, Year Round 28 days holiday, with the opportunity to increase based on length of service, Free onsite parking, Cycle to work scheme, Wellbeing programme Are you passionate about shaping the lives of Scotland's youth? Do you believe in the power of early education to make a lasting impact on children's lives? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! About us: At Stramash we believe that all children deserve an early year at play, in nature. We are champions of place-based and child-directed learning; as such there is no standard 'Stramash' site. Job Role: Stramash Nursery
is seeking a dedicated and experienced
Head of Nursery
to lead our Tornagrain team into the future. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to providing a holistic approach to education, centred on building strong relationships and nurturing a child's natural curiosity. In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape the vision and direction of the nursery, empowering your team to develop their own unique practices. You will also have the chance to be part of a growing organisation, with access to internal training programs and tailored support from experienced nursery heads. Main Responsibilities: To lead and manage the nursery and its team in a largely outdoor setting. To provide a high-quality ELC environment for every child, ensuring parents and all major stakeholders are well engaged throughout. To manage the team on a day-to-day basis, overseeing all aspects of team management. Ensuring very high standards and quality are always maintained and that all procedures, policies, and processes are implemented and followed. To ensure that all records and reporting are regularly kept up to date and are of high quality, including daily records, children's portfolios, improvement plans, and self-evaluations. To implement and monitor the self-assessment and review processes. To take responsibility for effective business management of the nursery, ensuring record-keeping is timely, well-organised, and accurate. To work with the CEO and Finance Manager on producing and using monthly reporting covering the nursery's operational and financial performance. To promote and embed a culture of continuous improvement within the team and ensure the nursery's readiness for successful future inspections from the Care Inspectorate and/or Education Scotland. To contribute to the training and support of the team's Modern Apprentice and, if appropriate, undertake some assessments and independent verification. To prioritise your team's CPD as well as your own. To participate in Stramash's wider management team which meets regularly and contribute to Stramash's strategic priorities and wider organisational life. Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Qualified to at least SVQ level 3 or equivalent in childcare or hold a teaching or education qualification. Evidence of ongoing CPD and training. Substantial experience of working with Early Years children and their parents. Experience of managing and developing people. Experience of planning and implementing stimulating and productive Early Years play and learning experiences. Very good working knowledge of the early level within the Curriculum for Excellence. Excellent knowledge of outdoor learning, including the underpinning history, ethos, and processes. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work effectively within a team and collaborate with other team members. Computer literate. Registered, or eligible to register, with either SSSC or GTCS and able to provide membership of the PVG Scheme. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role,
click on APPLY today. No agencies please.
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Location:
Tornagrain Nursery Inverness, IV2 7JG Salary:
£34,215 per annum Contract:
Permanent, Year Round 28 days holiday, with the opportunity to increase based on length of service, Free onsite parking, Cycle to work scheme, Wellbeing programme Are you passionate about shaping the lives of Scotland's youth? Do you believe in the power of early education to make a lasting impact on children's lives? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! About us: At Stramash we believe that all children deserve an early year at play, in nature. We are champions of place-based and child-directed learning; as such there is no standard 'Stramash' site. Job Role: Stramash Nursery
is seeking a dedicated and experienced
Head of Nursery
to lead our Tornagrain team into the future. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to providing a holistic approach to education, centred on building strong relationships and nurturing a child's natural curiosity. In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape the vision and direction of the nursery, empowering your team to develop their own unique practices. You will also have the chance to be part of a growing organisation, with access to internal training programs and tailored support from experienced nursery heads. Main Responsibilities: To lead and manage the nursery and its team in a largely outdoor setting. To provide a high-quality ELC environment for every child, ensuring parents and all major stakeholders are well engaged throughout. To manage the team on a day-to-day basis, overseeing all aspects of team management. Ensuring very high standards and quality are always maintained and that all procedures, policies, and processes are implemented and followed. To ensure that all records and reporting are regularly kept up to date and are of high quality, including daily records, children's portfolios, improvement plans, and self-evaluations. To implement and monitor the self-assessment and review processes. To take responsibility for effective business management of the nursery, ensuring record-keeping is timely, well-organised, and accurate. To work with the CEO and Finance Manager on producing and using monthly reporting covering the nursery's operational and financial performance. To promote and embed a culture of continuous improvement within the team and ensure the nursery's readiness for successful future inspections from the Care Inspectorate and/or Education Scotland. To contribute to the training and support of the team's Modern Apprentice and, if appropriate, undertake some assessments and independent verification. To prioritise your team's CPD as well as your own. To participate in Stramash's wider management team which meets regularly and contribute to Stramash's strategic priorities and wider organisational life. Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Qualified to at least SVQ level 3 or equivalent in childcare or hold a teaching or education qualification. Evidence of ongoing CPD and training. Substantial experience of working with Early Years children and their parents. Experience of managing and developing people. Experience of planning and implementing stimulating and productive Early Years play and learning experiences. Very good working knowledge of the early level within the Curriculum for Excellence. Excellent knowledge of outdoor learning, including the underpinning history, ethos, and processes. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work effectively within a team and collaborate with other team members. Computer literate. Registered, or eligible to register, with either SSSC or GTCS and able to provide membership of the PVG Scheme. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role,
click on APPLY today. No agencies please.
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