Job Description
Join Glasgow's Early Years Team – Shaw Mhor Early Years
Position: Head of Nursery (52 weeks)
Location: 61 Nether Auldhouse Rd, Glasgow G43 2XG
We are seeking an enthusiastic and confident Head of Nursery to inspire the development and learning of our youngest learners and manage a well‑established, friendly and successful nursery.
About the Role
Oversee day‑to‑day management and leadership of the nursery, ensuring effective delivery of services. Lead the setting and showcasing of best practice, ensuring development of nursery team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Effective management and delivery of an inclusive and diverse early years' service.
- Lead, develop and support a team to ensure children's needs are met, including promoting collegial practice and teamwork.
- Ensure high quality delivery and development of the curriculum to raise attainment within the setting.
- Analyze service delivery, proactively plan for future needs and changes in line with local and national requirements.
- Liaise, coordinate and partner with other establishments and stakeholders to improve outcomes and develop strategies supporting family wellbeing and learning.
- Support the wellbeing of children, parents/carers and nursery team members.
What We Seek
- Confident, highly motivated, with strong relationship‑management skills and proactive approach.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to demonstrate leadership and influencing qualities at senior level.
- Knowledge, experience and understanding of children's curriculum, learning and development at early level.
- Commitment to supporting inclusion and diversity with awareness of current relevant legislation.
- BA Childhood Practice or equivalent qualification is essential.
- Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme & SSSC is essential.
- Successful candidates will be required to pay for their PVG Membership or Scheme Checks.
What We Offer
- Annual Salary of £55,388.20 – £64,300.11 per annum.
- 35 hours per week flexibly on a rota basis between 8.00am and 6.00pm.
- 26 days paid annual leave, rising to 29 days after 5 years' service; plus 12.5 days paid public holidays each year.
- Local Government Pension scheme including life insurance.
- Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Chance to make a real impact in the lives of children living in Glasgow.
Join Our Team
We look forward to welcoming you to a hard‑working team that values high‑quality learning and development.
Contact
Sharon Constable, Area Service Manager
sharon.constable@education.glasgow.gov.uk
07808769066
Job Description
Join Glasgow’s Early Years Team – Shaw Mhor Early Years
Position: Head of Nursery (52 weeks)
Location: 61 Nether Auldhouse Rd, Glasgow G43 2XG
We are seeking an enthusiastic and confident Head of Nursery to inspire the development and learning of our youngest learners and manage a well‑established, friendly and successful nursery.
About the Role
Oversee day‑to‑day management and leadership of the nursery, ensuring effective delivery of services. Lead the setting and showcasing of best practice, ensuring development of nursery team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Effective management and delivery of an inclusive and diverse early years’ service.
- Lead, develop and support a team to ensure children’s needs are met, including promoting collegial practice and teamwork.
- Ensure high quality delivery and development of the curriculum to raise attainment within the setting.
- Analyze service delivery, proactively plan for future needs and changes in line with local and national requirements.
- Liaise, coordinate and partner with other establishments and stakeholders to improve outcomes and develop strategies supporting family wellbeing and learning.
- Support the wellbeing of children, parents/carers and nursery team members.
What We Seek
- Confident, highly motivated, with strong relationship‑management skills and proactive approach.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to demonstrate leadership and influencing qualities at senior level.
- Knowledge, experience and understanding of children’s curriculum, learning and development at early level.
- Commitment to supporting inclusion and diversity with awareness of current relevant legislation.
- BA Childhood Practice or equivalent qualification is essential.
- Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme & SSSC is essential.
- Successful candidates will be required to pay for their PVG Membership or Scheme Checks.
What We Offer
- Annual Salary of £55,388.20 – £64,300.11 per annum.
- 35 hours per week flexibly on a rota basis between 8.00am and 6.00pm.
- 26 days paid annual leave, rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service; plus 12.5 days paid public holidays each year.
- Local Government Pension scheme including life insurance.
- Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Chance to make a real impact in the lives of children living in Glasgow.
Join Our Team
We look forward to welcoming you to a hard‑working team that values high‑quality learning and development.
Contact
Sharon Constable, Area Service Managersharon.constable@education.glasgow.gov.uk07808769066
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