Early Years Manager - Creche

Tinies UK Ltd; Topsham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A major childcare provider in Topsham is seeking a full-time Early Years Manager to lead their team in the Exeter Store. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and possess previous experience in a senior role. Responsibilities include engaging children in educational activities, ensuring safety, and managing a customer-focused team. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including a performance-related bonus and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Access your Pay as you earn it

Performance related bonus

Company Pension

Learning & Development Opportunities

Retail Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Free access to 24/7 Online GP

Company events

Health & wellbeing programme

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of Level 3 childcare qualification required.
• Experience working with children aged 3 to 10 years.
• Strong verbal, written, and social communication skills with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Build a diverse, customer-focused team of child carers.
• Engage children in entertaining and educational play.
• Ensure the safety and security of all children attending the setting.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Team building

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Are you a Manager of a Nursery or Creche looking for a great company to work for? Or are you a Deputy Manager looking for your next promotion?

My Ohana are the operators of the IKEA Creches across the UK & Ireland, and we are looking for a new full-time Early Years Manager in the Exeter Store.

Our ideal Crèche Manager will have a minimum of L3 Childcare qualification and have previous experience of working in a senior position within a Nursery or Crèche.

Role

Early Years Manager (full-time)

Hours

37.5 hrs per week, Monday to Sunday. Flexibility required, including weekends and bank holidays (per rota)

Salary

£16.70 an hour.

Responsibilities

• Build a diverse, customer focused team of child carers in a heavily customer focussed position.
• Create a strong relationship with the IKEA Team, leadership team and local community.
• Engage children in entertaining and educational play through a variety of activities.
• Ensure the safety and security of all children attending the setting.
• Lead the team in planning and delivering a programme of activities, as well as developing the setting.
• Undertake daily admin duties, paramount to running the setting and serving as part of the opening team for My Ohana.
• Communicate with fellow colleagues, clients and parents in a professional manner.
• Champion our values alongside those of IKEA.

Qualifications

• Experience developing a vision for the site alongside creative programming.
• Strong customer service, hospitality, or wellness experience.
• Track record of building and developing teams.
• Experience working with children aged 3 to 10 years.
• Hold a minimum of Level 3 childcare qualification.
• Strong verbal, written, and social communication skills with diverse audiences (e.g. children, parents, and clients).
• Ability to utilise Microsoft Office 365 and complete basic administrative tasks.
• Duties may vary depending on business needs, without changing the overall level of responsibility.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Access your Pay as you earn it
• Performance related bonus
• Company Pension
• Learning & Development Opportunities supporting both personal and professional growth
• Retail Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free access to 24/7 Online GP and 24/7 Video Vet
• Company events
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme

All applicants will need to show they have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Successful candidates are subject to successfully completing a DBS and reference check.