Role Purpose To be responsible for the general day to day management of childcare provision within three local authority maintained nurseries To lead in developing the ethos, policies and practice of the centre with particular regard to ensuring high quality early education, childcare provision and also integrated community provision To be responsible for Ofsted inspection of the childcare and early education Experience Recognised Education/Childcare (Early Years) qualification Management experience/understanding of integrated childcare and education service within the Public Sector Financial planning and budgets to include effective application and compliance with financial procedures Experience and understanding of Ofsted inspections Commitment to continuing professional development Skills / ability Supervising, motivating and leading staff team Receive, understand and convey information and ideas using skills in oral and written communication and presentation Team work, group work skills Time management Planning and organisational skills include record keeping