Executive Head of Childcare Services
Location: Haringey
Pay Rate: PAYE: £31.70 per hour or Umbrella: £41.54 per hour
Contract Type: Locum / Temporary
Seven Resourcing is recruiting for an experienced and passionate Executive Head of Childcare Services to lead and manage high-quality early years and childcare provision across maintained nursery settings in Haringey.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Early Years professional with strong operational management, safeguarding, and Ofsted knowledge. You will oversee the day-to-day delivery of childcare services, lead multidisciplinary teams, support continuous service improvement, and ensure outstanding outcomes for children and families.
The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping inclusive early years provision while maintaining high standards across education, safeguarding, compliance, staffing, and financial management.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage childcare provision across maintained nursery settings
- Ensure high standards of Early Years education and childcare delivery in line with the EYFS framework
- Oversee service planning, self-evaluation, quality assurance, and continuous improvement processes
- Prepare services for Ofsted inspections and maintain compliance with statutory requirements
- Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for childcare services and respond proactively to safeguarding concerns
- Monitor children’s development and coordinate support for children with additional needs and SEND requirements
- Manage and support staff teams through supervision, appraisals, recruitment, and performance management
- Develop strong partnerships with families, schools, health professionals, and external agencies
- Manage budgets, childcare fee collection, financial planning, and resource allocation
- Ensure health and safety standards are maintained across all sites and premises
- Support inclusive practice and promote equality, diversity, and community engagement
Requirements
- Recognised Early Years or Childcare qualification
- Significant management experience within Early Years, childcare, or children’s services
- Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding legislation, and Ofsted requirements
- Experience managing budgets and financial procedures
- Ability to lead, motivate, and develop multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills
- Understanding of SEND, child development, and integrated family support services
- Enhanced DBS required
Why Work with Seven Resourcing?
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