Group Area Manager (Nominated Individual)

Little Dukes Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Dukes Careers seeks an experienced leader to strategically manage a nursery group in Greater London. The role ensures safeguarding culture, high-quality early years education, and compliance with Ofsted standards while directing day-to-day operations and staff development.

The post requires Level 3 and Level 6 Early Years qualifications, substantial management experience, and a strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• Full and Relevant Level 3 Qualification in Early Years Education.
• Full and Relevant Level 6 Qualification in Early Years Education.
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and Ofsted guidance.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for safeguarding culture across all settings in the group.
• Lead and oversee overall group operations and day-to-day management.
• Manage budgets, occupancy, and staffing costs for the group.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with parents and families.
• Work with Principals and senior teams to deliver targets and projects.
• Embed Dukes values in leadership and decision making.

Skills

Leadership

Management experience

Safeguarding knowledge

OFSTED knowledge

Early years knowledge

Staff development

Communication

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education

Level 6 Early Years Education

Job description

Job Purpose

To strategically lead and oversee the management of the nursery group, ensuring that children, parents, and the staff team work together to provide high quality childcare. To take overall responsibility and accountability for the culture of safeguarding and all decision making within the group. To ensure all settings in the group fulfil all legal and statutory requirements, meeting financial and educational targets as a result.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Full and Relevant Level 3 Qualification in Early Years Education Full and Relevant Level 6 Qualification in Early Years Education Qualification Certificates to be checked against the DfE Qualification Spreadsheet. Minimum 2 years' Management experience Minimum 3 years' Nursery experience Paediatric First Aid / Food Hygiene Certificates provided at interview Excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted statutory guidance. 2 years+ Management experience. Ability to coordinate in a specific specialist area e.g., SENCO Application form, CV and interview Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities. 3 years+ Nursery experience Knowledge of and commitment to child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and SEN/Inclusion Designated Safeguarding Lead Experience of working as a key worker for a group of children and their families Ability to observe, assess, and report on children's behaviour

Overall Responsibilities

Accountable for the overall safeguarding of the children within the group and ensuring that the culture of safeguarding across all settings supports this

When acting as Nominated Individual, holding a position of authority in the organisation, and maintain the relevant knowledge, experience and seniority to be held responsible and accountable for all matters relating to the setting's Ofsted application and registration

Responsible for ensuring an outstanding level of education in all settings

Responsible for all day-to-day operations of the group

Overall responsibility for the performance and development of all employees, including recruitment, retention, and monitoring of HR issues.

Responsible for the financial performance of the group participating in annual review and ongoing management of budgets, occupancy, and staff costs

Responsible for the delivery of excellent parent relationships and maintaining a high level of retention of our families.

Work with the other Principals and senior teams in the group to deliver shared targets and projects.

Approach every aspect of your role with the highest possible level of engagement and accountability, and aim to embody the Dukes values in everything that you do. These are; We are a team We love learning We do it well We lead with heart

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