Head of Nursery (TT) - Elie Street Nursery - GLA13142
Join Glasgow's Early Years Team
Position: Head of Nursery, Elie Street (Term Time)
Location: Elie Street Nursery, 30 Havelock Street, Glasgow, G11 5JE
Are you an experienced Early Years professional looking for the next step in your career? We're seeking an enthusiastic and confident Head of Nursery for a term time position in the heart of Glasgow's North West. As an employer, we will support you to inspire the development and learning of our youngest learners and equip you to manage a well-established, friendly and successful nursery.
About the Role:
In this role, you will oversee the day-to-day management and leadership of the nursery and have responsibility for the effective delivery of the service. Specifically, you will lead the setting and showcasing of best practice, ensuring the development of nursery team members.
Key Responsibilities
* Overarching responsibility for the effective management and delivery of an inclusive and diverse early years service.
* Lead, develop and support a team to ensure the needs of the children and the service are met, including collegiate practice and teamwork across the setting.
* Ensure high quality delivery and development of the curriculum to raise attainment within the setting, supporting the nursery management team and other team members.
* Analysis of service delivery, proactively planning for future needs and changes in line with local and national requirements.
* Liaise, co-ordinate and partner with other establishments and stakeholders to improve outcomes and develop strategies which support 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 a proactive approach.
* Excellent communication skills and the 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.
What We Offer
* Annual Term Time Salary - £46,253.35 to £53,695.53 per annum.
* 35 hours per week to be worked flexibly on a rota basis between 8.00am and 6.00pm on a term-time basis.
* Local Government Pension scheme including Life insurance.
* Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
* A collaborative and supportive work environment.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development.
* A chance to make a real impact in the lives of children living in Glasgow.
* Close to local public transport routes.
Join Our Team
This is your opportunity to be part of a welcoming, hard-working team that values high quality learning and development.
If you would like a confidential conversation about the roles on offer, please contact Liz Kerr, Area Service Manager, at or on 07557 935263.
Interviews will be conducted during the week beginning 3 March 2025.
Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme will be essential on taking up appointment along with SSSC Registration or Full GTCS Registration. Please note successful candidates for the above position will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/or Scheme Checks.
For further information about working for us please refer to our website GCC HR Policies.
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