Children Services Manager (Early Years)

Children Services Manager (Early Years) - £41,981 + Benefits - London, W10

The Role

Do you have a passion for early childhood education and a commitment to supporting both children and staff in their growth and development? Are you excited about the opportunity to lead a team and expand services that make a meaningful impact on a local community?

Westway Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Children Services Manager (Early Years) to manage, develop, and expand our Nursery and Crèche services. Reporting to the Senior Manager - Learning, you will lead a dedicated team, working closely with staff, partners, commissioners, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality, affordable, and culturally appropriate childcare. Your leadership will contribute to maintaining excellent standards, achieving our growth ambitions, and fostering a strong sense of community engagement.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of early years services in a community-driven environment. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to contribute to the development of a thriving community, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead and manage the Nursery and Crèche team to deliver high-quality early years education.
* Work with the finance team to manage budgets and resources effectively.
* Maintain and improve our Ofsted rating by ensuring consistent quality assurance and service development.
* Foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Oversee staff development and support training and growth opportunities.
* Contribute to the development and implementation of Trust policies and practices.
* Ensure safeguarding and child protection standards are met and maintained.
* Represent Westway Trust at community events and activities related to early years services.
* Work with marketing to enhance communications, branding, and recruitment efforts.

The Company

Westway Trust is a dynamic and forward-thinking charity located in the heart of Portobello, West London. Established as a beacon of community-driven change, the Westway Trust is rooted in the heart of North Kensington. As a Westway Trust employee, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fulfilling environment while making a meaningful difference.

Personal Skill:

* A Level 4 childcare qualification or higher.
* At least 2 years of experience managing a Nursery, including monitoring, reporting, and quality improvement.
* Experience working with Ofsted and meeting regulatory requirements.
* Strong team leadership skills, with experience supporting staff development and managing resources.
* A sound understanding of safeguarding practices and child protection.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to write reports and share data.
* A strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
* Knowledge of the local community, or experience working in North Kensington, is desirable.