Children Services Manager (Early Years) (CSM11 LONDON UK)OverviewReference Salary Job Location Job Type Posted Closing date
Post: Children Services Manager (Early Years) Location: 1 Thorpe Close, London W10 5XL Hours: Full Time 35 hours per week Job share will be considered Salary: £41,981 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Westway Trust is a charity that stewards the 23 acres of space under the Westway flyover and works together with the local community to enable North Kensington to thrive. We dedicate ourselves to the social, environmental and economic wellbeing of this vibrant community. To deliver our ambitions we work with over 60 member organisations ranging from community groups and residents' associations to schools and sports clubs, as well as other local groups and people. The estate is home to more than three acres of public green space, 120 tenants including more than 20 charities and non profit organisations, two sports and fitness facilities, 48 light industrial units, 34 offices, 32 shops, community stables and a skate park. Working with local people we want North Kensington to continue to be a place of learning and opportunity for people to be physically active; participate in arts and culture; access economic opportunities; and live in a green and healthy environment. Our engagement is with all across the age range, as we know how important input in the early years can be. The ambitions we have are reflected in our vision, mission and outcomes that can be found in our Horizon Plan, the strategic plan for the organisation, which can be found here: www.westway.org/about-us/horizon-plan/. We achieved well with our first Horizon Plan and we have just created a new one which sets out our direction to 2028. This will include a number of large refurbishment projects preparing for new buildings. The purpose of this role is to manage, develop and expand our Nursery and Crèche services working collaboratively with the immediate team, other relevant staff, commissioners, partners and stakeholders. Reporting to the Senior Manager Learning, leading relevant teams, and working closely with external partners, this role is key to positioning the Trust as a provider of affordable vital and culturally appropriate services. This entails the overall management and organisation of the staff team and their duties, including ensuring good connectivity with the overall organisation. Engagement with statutory regulators, commissioners, and partners and ensuring good liaison upwards within the organisational structure. Gathering and sharing examples of good practice; seeking new opportunities, contributing to expansion plans, and timely and accurate monitoring and reporting. Affordable Nursery and Crèche services are much needed within North Kensington and we want everyone to feel welcome and proud of our services. We want them to choose our services first, knowing them to be safe and clean and to facilitate excellent learning for young people. The list below is indicative of the key elements of the role, it is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
You will be an energetic and enthusiastic individual with a commitment to working collaboratively with all colleagues and with the people of North Kensington. You will be keen to see the Nursery and Crèche services of the Trust expand and develop and grow the capacity and opportunities for staff. Essential qualification, knowledge and experience: You will demonstrate:
Desirable knowledge and experience:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the Trust’s Values— Courage, Integrity, Equity, Openness, and Sustainability — at all times in their work and behaviours. Contact informationShabana Begum |
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